--- title: "Targeting R&D for Export (TR&DE2): Withdrawn" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d88e1b4d-1e33-4b9a-aa12-6ae8bfd3073a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d88e1b4d-1e33-4b9a-aa12-6ae8bfd3073a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d88e1b4d-1e33-4b9a-aa12-6ae8bfd3073a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d88e1b4d-1e33-4b9a-aa12-6ae8bfd3073a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2017-03-24" --- # Targeting R&D for Export (TR&DE2): Withdrawn Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d88e1b4d-1e33-4b9a-aa12-6ae8bfd3073a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d88e1b4d-1e33-4b9a-aa12-6ae8bfd3073a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d88e1b4d-1e33-4b9a-aa12-6ae8bfd3073a.json) ## Summary The Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking a Service Delivery Partner to support the Targeting R&D for Export (TR&DE2) programme, aimed at facilitating the commercial potential of research and development for 125 businesses in the North West of England. This tender is part of the services sector and has a total contract value of £300,000. The tender period concluded on 13th March 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2017 and run until 31st December 2018. The procurement method utilised for this process was a restricted procedure, tailored for selective bidders who can deliver high-quality business support across various areas including business planning and international strategy. This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses offering consultancy and strategic advisory services, especially those specialising in research and development support. Firms with expertise in business planning, taxation, and Intellectual Property law, along with a focus on helping businesses navigate international markets, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging with this programme, successful bidders can enhance their visibility and credibility in the sector, whilst fostering economic development in the region. ## Notice ChamberLink Ltd t/a Business Support Solutions (BSS) wishes to appoint a provider to deliver the defined services of the Targeting R&D for Export (TR&DE2) programme. TR&DE2 will provide intensive, specialist support to 125 North West based businesses to help develop the commercial potential of their R&D to maximise opportunities from globalisation and emerging markets. The programme is delivered in partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT) and the North West Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund. BSS are looking to appoint a Service Delivery Partner (SDP) to deliver clearly identified areas of business support that will enhance the overall support provided by DIT and NW LEPs. We expect the SDP to demonstrate their ability to offer, or have access too, high-quality business support in subjects such as business planning, taxation, Intellectual Property law, sales and marketing, international business planning/strategy, etc. OJEU Contract Notice Ref: 2017/S029-053000 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44e7b48-e2e9-4268-bb2f-c5a5d3bcb8b2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 24 Mar 2017 - 25 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NO AWARD MADE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2017 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44e7b48-e2e9-4268-bb2f-c5a5d3bcb8b2 - 17 Mar 2017 at 10:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002d31e-87f4-41f3-9538-258626373786 - 10 Mar 2017 at 09:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002d31e-87f4-41f3-9538-258626373786 - 13 Feb 2017 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002d31e-87f4-41f3-9538-258626373786 - 13 Feb 2017 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002d31e-87f4-41f3-9538-258626373786 - 13 Feb 2017 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002d31e-87f4-41f3-9538-258626373786 - 13 Feb 2017 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002d31e-87f4-41f3-9538-258626373786 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44e7b48-e2e9-4268-bb2f-c5a5d3bcb8b2 24th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002d31e-87f4-41f3-9538-258626373786 17th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders/targeting-rd-for-export Use the link address to download the PQQ documentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3c4a41d-8bab-41f4-bdd8-55b952698af7 Document A - PQQ Notes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad20307e-7991-4319-a5fd-e20143c8fc51 Document B - PQQResponse - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bdbcedf-3e7b-4aa1-9b94-2c1a4741866c Document C - Draft Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adcd0934-bf9f-4152-81f6-88a0cfb052eb Document D - Questions and Answers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d686f58f-72a1-4a95-acf2-70041afca304 Document E - Financial Assessment Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3061196-5353-498b-bbcf-a4b8fdb1731a Document F - Tender Return Label ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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