--- title: "SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe983dee-e779-40ed-83f8-f171b01d8a23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe983dee-e779-40ed-83f8-f171b01d8a23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe983dee-e779-40ed-83f8-f171b01d8a23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe983dee-e779-40ed-83f8-f171b01d8a23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2019-03-06" --- # SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe983dee-e779-40ed-83f8-f171b01d8a23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe983dee-e779-40ed-83f8-f171b01d8a23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe983dee-e779-40ed-83f8-f171b01d8a23.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is procuring supply chain support to enhance the growth, competitiveness, and profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cumbria. The tender, titled "SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT," is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure set for the procurement method. Interested providers must submit their proposals by 9 am on 25th March 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st January 2020. This opportunity falls within the Business Services sector, specifically focusing on consultancy services related to supply chain development and procurement. This tender presents excellent prospects for businesses that specialise in supply chain consultancy, training, and development services. Companies capable of delivering workshops, one-to-one advisory services, and online training aimed at enhancing SMEs’ supply chains are particularly well-positioned to compete. With a minimum contract value of £25,000 and a maximum of £100,000, this opportunity is open to both individuals and organisations, making it accessible for a range of service providers, especially those proficient in helping SMEs navigate complex supply chains and improve their market presence. ## Notice We have a need to procure a pool of providers to deliver supply chain support to Cumbrian SMEs as part of intensive business support programmes aimed at enhancing their growth, competitiveness and profitability. We are looking for providers able to offer a combination of supply chain specific workshops/seminars, 1-2-1 advice and support development and delivery of online activities. Proposals are welcome from individuals and from organisations. Specific requirements We are looking for providers able to offer a combination of supply chain specific workshops/seminars and 1-2-1 advice and support development and delivery of online activities to support businesses to develop and enhance their supply chains and/or gain entry to/more business in supply chains locally, nationally and internationally. This includes work in relation to large businesses to increase the representation of Cumbrian SMEs within their supply chains. Topics could include, for example (this list is not exhaustive): * Supply chain development * Procurement * Bidding, including related presentations * Gaining accreditations and certifications (SALSA, ISO, etc.) * Quality assurance * Demonstrating buyer requirements such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability and Social Value * Implementing effective business processes Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Eva Foran eva@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 25th March 2019. For proof of delivery please ensure you obtain and retain both a delivery and read receipt for your email. All queries in relation to this invitation to tender should be addressed by email to eva@cumbriachamber.co.uk. Clarifications Any clarifications should be submitted by email to eva@cumbriachamber.co.uk. Clarification questions (updated 4th March 2019) Q: I've come across this bid and as an organisation we are interested in responded. I just have a query on the bid which is around this point: "Your submission should cover as a minimum a clear statement of who will be delivering the work and for each of these:" We are a Procurement & Bid Management Consultancy so have a core delivery team but also a pool of Associates we use as/when to bring in specific expertise i.e. a Waste Management Bidding/Procurement Specialist or other specific industries. Would this type of bid/approach be considered? A: You are more than welcome to bid for the work and you will need to include the CV's of the people you intend to draw your expertise from and this will form part of the scoring process. If you are successful in securing the contract, you can only draw from the pool of advisers you have put forward and approved by ourselves. Q: We are interested in the advice and support elements which suit our expertise. Are we still able to complete excluding the workshops/seminars? A: You are more than welcome to bid for elements of the work within the package that are most suited to your expertise. We will review the bid accordingly. Please note that if you have a team of people expected to deliver the support, you must provide information about each person as we will not be able to accept the services from anyone not approved in the original bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe8574-6d2f-419a-9a9a-33875e1f04c1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 6 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA3 8DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2019 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe8574-6d2f-419a-9a9a-33875e1f04c1 - 5 Mar 2019 at 11:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe8574-6d2f-419a-9a9a-33875e1f04c1 - 27 Feb 2019 at 11:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe8574-6d2f-419a-9a9a-33875e1f04c1 - 27 Feb 2019 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe8574-6d2f-419a-9a9a-33875e1f04c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe8574-6d2f-419a-9a9a-33875e1f04c1 6th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07cee8f9-dde7-4bf9-9625-b1b74ad848e9 Tender Details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02c072da-b254-4377-a830-05fa2a5d001f TenderContract ## Notice URLs - https://cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/19658-tender-supply-chain ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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