HCC - 11/22 - Provision of Consultancy Services for Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)

Tender description

The LEPs current consultancy framework has been in place since 2018. Following the National LEP review, publication in the Levelling Up White Paper and changes in the way LEPs are funding, our requirements have changed and the new consultancy framework is now required to reflect the changes in priorities for the LEP. The framework will be split into three lots as outlined below and we are looking to appoint a single Contractor to each individual Lot. Lot 1 Economic Development Strategy and Economic Research Lot 2 Project Development and Feasibility Lot 3 Project Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 9th December 2022 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Additional information: The LEPs current consultancy framework has been in place since 2018. Following the National LEP review, publication in the Levelling Up White Paper and changes in the way LEPs are funding, our requirements have changed and the new consultancy framework is now required to reflect the changes in priorities for the LEP. The framework will be split into three lots as outlined below and we are looking to appoint a single Contractor to each individual Lot. Lot 1 Economic Development Strategy and Economic Research Lot 2 Project Development and Feasibility Lot 3 Project Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 9th December 2022 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Option to extend for up to 2 further years Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No