Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11

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: tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com

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.