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title: "121 Specialist Technical Advisors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030318"
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buyer: "ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED"
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# 121 Specialist Technical Advisors

Buyer: ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030318

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "121 Specialist Technical Advisors" is initiated by Advance Northumberland Limited, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This contract aims to appoint a supplier capable of providing Technical Advisors for the Rural Business Growth Service (RBGS) project in the UK, which runs from 2019 to 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £382,690. Key dates include the contract signing on 13 December 2019, with various expertise areas required including cashflow forecasting and procurement advice.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT consulting and advisory services, to expand their operations in the UK market. With a focus on delivering specialised support to eligible businesses in the rural sector, companies with expertise in financial forecasting, taxation, international trade, and related fields would be well-placed to compete. The project is supported by funding from the European Union, and businesses that can navigate the complexities of such consultancy work are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

To appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors to work alongside the Rural Business Growth Service (RBGS) 2019-22 project. The selected supplier will facilitate the provision of 1-2-1 advice to eligible businesses identified by the project and accepted onto the RBGS Programme. In order to deliver the 1-2-1 specialist support effectively, we wish to appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors in the following areas of specialist knowledge; * Cashflow and financial forecasting * Taxation and exemptions * International trading - practices and law * Market opportunities and demand * Supply chain efficiencies and requirements * State Aid guidance * Procurement advice * Sales strategies and work winning * Funding requirements Please note: award of this contract is subject to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) approval of the project. Should the funding not be approved, no contract will be awarded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors to work alongside the Rural Business Growth Service (RBGS) 2019-22 project. The selected supplier will facilitate the provision of 1-2-1 advice to eligible businesses identified by the project and accepted onto the RBGS Programme. In order to deliver the 1-2-1 specialist support effectively, we wish to appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors in the following areas of specialist knowledge; * Cashflow and financial forecasting * Taxation and exemptions * International trading - practices and law * Market opportunities and demand * Supply chain efficiencies and requirements * State Aid guidance * Procurement advice * Sales strategies and work winning * Funding requirements Please note: award of this contract is subject to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) approval of the project. Should the funding not be approved, no contract will be awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031649-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £382,690 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBERLAND BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031649-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.advancenorthumberland.co.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:494241-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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