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title: "Consultancy - Building the Capacity of the Midlands Engine Life Sciences Sector for Inward Investment"
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# Consultancy - Building the Capacity of the Midlands Engine Life Sciences Sector for Inward Investment

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff3b1180-187f-40ae-bd22-046c5289a606

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## Summary

The tender titled "Consultancy - Building the Capacity of the Midlands Engine Life Sciences Sector for Inward Investment" was published by Nottingham City Council and falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having a value of £35,000. The successful tenderer is expected to deliver their services in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with significant deadlines including the tender submission deadline of 9th February 2018 and the contract performance period running from 22nd February to 28th September 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth targeted at consultancy firms specialising in life sciences, research and development, and business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with demonstrated expertise in inward investment strategies and partnerships within the life sciences sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Successful applicants can expect to contribute to initiatives that promote economic development and business engagement in the Midlands Engine area.

## Notice

This tender is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and dedicated consultant/organisation (Supplier) with demonstrable experience and knowledge of DIT internal systems, working with DIT overseas posts and key life science market. The successful supplier will help to promote and secure leads in the Midlands Engine area and build upon the research and data that has been produced in 2016/17. Attention to the partnerships and relationships in the Midlands and internationally is essential, in order that new and existing business clients have the full range of support to help them invest and grow in the Midlands area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5119ed5-1067-4413-9d45-096d8cdd044a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDILINK MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2019 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5119ed5-1067-4413-9d45-096d8cdd044a
- 29 Jan 2018 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73752c35-04a6-4ec6-9336-23a6f704d4cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5119ed5-1067-4413-9d45-096d8cdd044a
  13th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73752c35-04a6-4ec6-9336-23a6f704d4cb
  29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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