Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8d-938c-73cd-a027-b13ba6c41b0b/policy-support-for-northern-powerhouse-11 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11 [Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-warrington-local-enterprise-partnership) Estimated value £80,000 to £100,000 Published 26 Aug 2022 Deadline Closed 16 Sept 2022 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender On behalf of the NP11 (Northern Powerhouse 11) group of Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is seeking to procure capacity to support the development and delivery of NP11's policy and evidence programme. Initial thinking is for a senior individual contracted for 24 hours per week, embedded within the NP11 team, with additional support aligned with the project objectives (see below) as required; however, we are open to alternative arrangements that add value. The contract is expected to complete by 30th September 2023. Working closely with the thematic and workstream leads, activity will include supporting the development and delivery of the NP11's Northern Evidence Network; provide policy input required to meet the needs of the NP11, Northern LEPs and partners; develop and deliver responses to various calls for evidence; support the delivery of commissioned policy activity; and some administrative support for the secretariat function of NP11. ### SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bidders are required to submit tenders in an electronic format (i.e. MS Word/PDF) of no more than four pages A4 detailing how you would approach this commission, including: • Your understanding of the brief and your ability address key challenges, including provision of adequate capacity • Your understanding of NP11 and the specific political environment in which it operates. • Your experience of delivering work of similar focus, scale and budget • Names, job titles and short role descriptions of the people who would work on this commission, noting their technical capabilities • A breakdown of costs, including details of your day rate and estimated days/ hours Submissions should be sent via email FAO David Levene to: The closing date and time for the receipt of submissions and all requested documentation relating to this stage is 1700 hours (5pm) on 16th September. Late submissions will not be accepted. Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/36396ee0-51a2-44d0-89da-810e375b7d26) 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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