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title: "Development Support for Freeport East"
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# Development Support for Freeport East

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbf01006-bde1-49df-a1fb-d4542677f4b2

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## Summary

The East Suffolk Council is currently seeking proposals for the contract titled "Development Support for Freeport East," aimed at offshore services. This procurement is categorised under the services industry and encompasses the development of business plans for the Freeport consortiums, with a crucial submission deadline set for 9th August 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 26th August 2021 and run through to 31st March 2022. The procurement process follows an open method below threshold, indicating a competitive bidding environment suitable for various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the offshore wind and hydrogen sectors, especially those with a collaborative approach and expertise in commercial problem-solving. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their innovative solutions and community-focused operations may align well with the contract's objectives. Companies with a strong understanding of the interplay between offshore wind development and hydrogen production would be best suited to seize this opportunity and contribute to the project’s success.

## Notice

Successful Freeport consortiums are now required to develop detailed business plans by December 2021, including agreed governance arrangements, investment plans, development phasing, demonstrable inward investment pipeline, and more. A core part of the Freeport East offer is the development of Harwich International Port and Bathside Bay which has been included on the basis for supporting offshore wind manufacturing and operations. The success of this will be the focus for this contract. We are seeking a supplier to provide hands-on support in developing the proposals, business plans, and supporting evidence in relation to HPUK's plans for offshore wind manufacturing and operations. A supplier will need to demonstrate expertise in the global and UK offshore wind sectors alongside specialist knowledge and relationships with the UK's emerging hydrogen sector There will need to be integrated thinking on how plans on offshore wind and hydrogen can complement and strengthen one another. The successful company will need to demonstrate collaborative working, ability to deal with commercial information sensitively and confidentially and demonstrate a partnership based approach to problem solving.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2e5a1-ff41-4647-b319-be8ba2887640 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76520000 - Offshore services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2e5a1-ff41-4647-b319-be8ba2887640

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2e5a1-ff41-4647-b319-be8ba2887640
  28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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