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title: "INVITATION TO QUOTE - Consultancy Services to provide sector specific advice to ensure the development of an innovation centre suitable for advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses."
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# INVITATION TO QUOTE - Consultancy Services to provide sector specific advice to ensure the development of an innovation centre suitable for advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses.

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e073254a-a7c0-4d48-b9ef-5bfce1a93070

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Council is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "INVITATION TO QUOTE - Consultancy Services to provide sector specific advice to ensure the development of an innovation centre suitable for advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses." This opportunity falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services (CPV code 98000000) and is based in the East of England, with a postal code of IP33 3YU. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 19 April 2022 at 12:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 3 May 2022 and run until 31 December 2022. The total estimated value for the contract is £50,000, with a minimum threshold of £40,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure, which is particularly suitable for new entrants and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing strategic advice for innovation centre developments will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the focus on sector-specific consultancy, firms that are experienced in engaging with manufacturing and engineering practices will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to grow their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships with the local council.

## Notice

This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cc127a-aeda-4e70-a7e7-e8e2cd6088b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cc127a-aeda-4e70-a7e7-e8e2cd6088b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cc127a-aeda-4e70-a7e7-e8e2cd6088b6
  23rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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