Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf1-893c-70b1-bda9-e77035210cf4/quotation-for-procurement-and-itt-specification-development [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Quotation for Procurement and ITT Specification Development [Blue Orchid](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blue-orchid) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub ([candwgrowthhub.co.uk](https://www.candwgrowthhub.co.uk)) run by Blue Orchid Enterprise Services Ltd, wish to commission consultants to help develop a tender specification for publication in the Official Journal for the European Union (OJEU). The tender builds on the issuing on the 15th January 2016 of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the delivery of business support services encompassing: business growth. Please see attachments for further information. The requirements for quotation include: • Working with the Growth Hub to develop an EU/OJEU compliant tender for OJEU publication. • Development of the full tender specification comprising: o Development of the Pre-qualification Tender – questions, scoring, evaluation criteria. o Development of Full Tender specification for the four lots identified in the PIN – questions, scoring, evaluation criteria, guidance notes etc. o Attendance at Stakeholder group meetings – LEP, Local Authorities etc. • Ensuring the tender specification and issuing is fully compliant with OJEU level procurements (i.e. above £150,000). The Growth Hub will be responsible for tender publication, management of queries, validation of responses, appraisal and award processes. Interested parties are requested to provide the following written response (by email to ) • Copy of Curriculum Vitae • Outline of previous experience/knowledge of ERDF processes, EU Procurement, Specification Development with case studies as required. • Available time for a short telephone interview if required. • Day Rate and Expected Total Days Required to Complete the Assignment. We will evaluate responses based upon price (50%) and quality (50%) to determine the most economically advantageous proposal. This project is supported by the European Union under the ERDF Programmme Read full description ## CPV classification Procurement consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/36db8a27-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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