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title: "Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Develop Stronger Trade & Investment Links Between Sheffield City Region and China"
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# Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Develop Stronger Trade & Investment Links Between Sheffield City Region and China

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d48a0c24-0f30-4bc8-b064-edcb8dacd411

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council issued a tender titled "Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Develop Stronger Trade & Investment Links Between Sheffield City Region and China", aimed at enhancing trade and investment ties with China. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The open tender process was initiated with a deadline for submissions on 14 January 2019, and the contract period commenced on 28 January 2019, concluding on 31 March 2019. The total contract value is approximately £50,000, and the services will be delivered to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses with expertise in international trade, consultancy, and experience in the Chinese market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies skilled in building cross-border relationships and possessing knowledge of cultural and business practices in China could leverage this tender to expand their portfolios and establish valuable partnerships within the Sheffield City Region.

## Notice

Our requirement is for a targeted research project that seeks to identify, build upon and develop a long-term relationship between the Sheffield City Region and a selected city or province in China, in line with our Trade & Investment Plan. Knowledge and experience of working in China is essential to this RFQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1197bc88-ec4a-4f6e-a259-234af31a792c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHINA-BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1197bc88-ec4a-4f6e-a259-234af31a792c
- 21 Dec 2018 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec675945-112e-46a4-abdd-9ac671d356db
- 10 Dec 2018 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3866455-3bed-4746-8b6a-c79af13ff3e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1197bc88-ec4a-4f6e-a259-234af31a792c
  3rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec675945-112e-46a4-abdd-9ac671d356db
  21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3866455-3bed-4746-8b6a-c79af13ff3e8
  10th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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