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Submission Closed08/07/2026, 12:00:00 PM MDT

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NAICS: 541618

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Specialized Advisory and Research ServicesThis subcontract for Specialized Advisory and Research Services supports prime contractors on advisory projects for the Department for Communities. The scope of work involves providing niche professional services, including legislative consultancy, market and economic research, polling, and the management of museum, sporting, and cultural services. Key deliverables for this engagement include operational plans, market research reports, and legislative briefs. The opportunity was posted on November 9, 2026, with a response deadline of December 7, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 541618, the contract focuses on delivering high-level research and strategic advisory support to meet the specific operational and legislative needs of the agency.

Department for Communities

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Economic Analysis-Valuation of Water Rights for Forbearance

Solicitation # 003-26-EXE

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EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY

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Sheffield Export Support Programme

Solicitation # 2026/S 000-106236

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Sheffield City Council

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professional grant writing and government outreach services for the City of Methuen

Solicitation # BD-27-1156-00001-00001-135112

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Thetford Town Council

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Solicitation # 9207154

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Solicitation # IFP/FAPHI/FAPHI/2026-004

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Call for External Collaborator – Provincial consultant to support MSME loan readiness, local bank linkages and enterprise follow-up under the EWPN programme – Sudurpaschim Province. Please access further details through the ILO e-Sourcing Platform.

Solicitation # rfx_13988_ROAP

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Recrutement d un (e) consultant (e) Elaboration Plan socio economique (SERP)

Solicitation # UNDP-MRT-00318

The UNDP is seeking a national consultant in Mauritania to support the development of the Socio-Economic Response Plan (SERP) to address the repercussions of the crisis in the Middle East. This consultancy involves a workload of 40 man-days, with the mission scheduled to take place between November and December 2026. Interested candidates must submit their proposals electronically through the Quantum portal. All communications and requests for clarification should be handled via the system's messaging functionality. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their intent to bid by creating a draft response to receive updates regarding any changes to the offer requirements.

UNDP

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AI Contract Overview

The contract requires the development and validation of detailed cost comparisons and sole-source justifications for procurement actions, with a focus on analyzing transitional costs and demonstrating why competitive bidding is impracticable. The work involves rigorous financial and operational analysis to support decisions where competition is not feasible, ensuring all justifications are grounded in evidence and aligned with procurement regulations. The contractor must deliver comprehensive documentation that clearly outlines the rationale for sole-source awards, including potential cost impacts during transitions and reasons why alternative suppliers or methods cannot be reasonably employed. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541618, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, and is open for responses until August 7, 2026. The procurement is being managed by the state of Utah, and all work is expected to support its internal procurement processes. While there is no specified place of performance or point of contact provided, bidders must ensure their submissions meet all analytical and documentation standards required to substantiate sole-source determinations under federal and state guidelines.

General Info

Develop and validate sole-source justifications with cost analyses for Utah’s procurement, ensuring regulatory compliance and transitional cost documentation.

Agency

Utah

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

UT, USA

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