--- title: "Consultancy to Support Project Management for Nature Smart Cities across the 2 Seas EU project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7b4ed8a-5f87-40b3-8e38-1e042299adbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7b4ed8a-5f87-40b3-8e38-1e042299adbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7b4ed8a-5f87-40b3-8e38-1e042299adbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7b4ed8a-5f87-40b3-8e38-1e042299adbf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-11" --- # Consultancy to Support Project Management for Nature Smart Cities across the 2 Seas EU project Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b4ed8a-5f87-40b3-8e38-1e042299adbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7b4ed8a-5f87-40b3-8e38-1e042299adbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7b4ed8a-5f87-40b3-8e38-1e042299adbf.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a consultant to support project management for the "Nature Smart Cities across the 2 Seas" EU project, with a total value of £28,000. This tender falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category (CPV code: 73000000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 25th September 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 15th October 2018 and conclude by 25th February 2022. Interested providers should submit their quotations to the Council's contact person, Stephanie Li, via email by the specified deadline. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in project management, particularly those experienced in managing EU-funded projects. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the limited procurement method employed for this competitive quotation. Businesses with expertise in sustainability and urban development projects may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their operations and showcase their capabilities in managing complex, multi-year initiatives across international partnerships. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (SBC) would like to appoint a consultant to provide support to the Council's Project Manager through (i) the project initiation phase of the, (ii) financial reporting phase; and (iii) project closure phase of the Nature Smart Cities across the 2 Seas programme, which runs from October 2018 through to February 2022. It is the first Interreg project that Southend Borough Council have taken the role of Lead Partner and this procurement exercise is to provide consultancy support for the overall project management. Additional information: Providers should note that all clarification questions must be made via e-mail only. The Council at their discretion reserves the right to circulate any response to all providers. All clarification questions must be clearly marked CLARIFICATION with the question and provider details clearly set out. Any clarification questions from the provider to the Council should be sent to stephanieli@southend.gov.uk To allow information to be circulated in time, the deadline for receiving clarification questions is 19/09/2018. The quotation return date is 25/09/2018 Quotations should be submitted by email to stephanieli@southend.gov.uk (you are recommended to request confirmation of receipt). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ddd782d-c470-4230-a24d-7363594a6956 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 25 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000 | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2018 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ddd782d-c470-4230-a24d-7363594a6956 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ddd782d-c470-4230-a24d-7363594a6956 11th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8063fd0b-a3fb-4888-aeeb-8670b2ebd3fe Specification and tender details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e76818d-efb1-49c7-a877-0267296d61c8 Terms and Conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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