Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Broadacre House, 16-20 Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DA
UK
Contact person: Suzanne Caldwell
Telephone: +44 7825050298
E-mail: suzanne@cumbriachamber.co.uk
NUTS: UKD1
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cumbriachamber.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA33669
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.mytenders.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Penrith
UK
Contact person: Suzanne Caldwell
E-mail: suzanne@cumbriachamber.co.uk
NUTS: UKD1
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.mytenders.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.mytenders.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79410000
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II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This invitation is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce/Cumbria Business Growth Hub. It covers business advice for the following initiatives delivered within its Cumbria Business Growth Hub umbrella:
— ERDF Growth Hub project (including supply chain),
— ERDF BSUS Business Start-Up Support project,
— New Enterprise Allowance,
— other potential business support projects/initiatives.
We are looking to renew our pool of experienced business advisers both generalist and specialist (individual advisers and/or specified individuals within an organisation) through a multi lot framework, to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans and deliver advice and coaching to businesses (primarily small and medium sized businesses [SMEs]) and/or potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of contracted advisers, drawn on as needed depending on factors such as levels of demand, client needs and preferences, experience and specialisms.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00Â
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
General Business Advice
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
General business advice services for existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
For additional information see ITT.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Marketing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Marketing advice for existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Digital Marketing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Digital marketing advice for existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is provided in the ITT.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
ICT
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
ICT advice to existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Finance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Finance advice to existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Sales and pricing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sales and pricing advice to existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
People and Productivity Through People
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
People and productivity through people advice to existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Funding Sources and Submissions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Funding sources and application advice to existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Supply Chain
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply chain advice to existing businesses and start-ups to help them understand and gain entry to supply chain opportunities and/or help SMEs develop their own supply chains.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Business Planning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Cumbria.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business planning advice for existing businesses and start-ups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2020
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
No specific conditions.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 50
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
29/07/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/08/2020
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/07/2020
Local time: 13:00
Place:
Via My Tenders.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Lesley Robinson and Suzanne Caldwell.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Further information is available in the ITT
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/06/2020