Tender

Business Support for the Southwark Pioneers Fund

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Nov 2019 at 15:37

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18 Nov 2019 at 15:13

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18 Nov 2019 at 15:05

Tender

15 Nov 2019 at 13:21

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15 Nov 2019 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Southwark Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Business Support for the Southwark Pioneers Fund," aimed at enhancing local entrepreneurship within the region of London, UK. The procurement process is currently active, employing an open procedure method, and it is focused on supporting the creation and scaling up of commercial and social enterprises. The tender period is set to close on 20th December 2019, with a budget of £400,000 allocated for this initiative. The contract itself will commence on 27th April 2020 and run until 26th April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide business support services such as consultancy, marketing, or training. Companies capable of offering tailored business support, funding access facilitation, or mentoring services would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Winning this bid could not only enhance their visibility and reputation in the local community but also contribute to their growth by establishing long-term partnerships with Southwark Council and other local enterprises benefiting from the initiative.

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Notice Title

Business Support for the Southwark Pioneers Fund

Notice Description

In June 2019 Southwark Council agreed to establish the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) to deliver our Council Plan commitment to invest in Southwark's entrepreneurs of the future. The underpinning aims of the SPF are to drive inclusive growth by supporting the creation or scale-up of commercial and social enterprises (including revenue-raising charities) that will: * Widen the diversity of people who own and lead enterprises in Southwark: Those from diverse backgrounds will be better able to access the support they need to start and grow their business or charity. * Increase access to a range of quality job opportunities which are fairly paid and sustainable, apprenticeships and paid internships. * Support Southwark enterprises to generate wider social or environmental value outcomes that support delivery of Southwark Council Plan commitments and/ or Southwark Council Common purpose outcomes. The SPF is comprised of three independent but complimentary programmes (the Grants programme, Loans and Business Support). This tender is in respect of the business support programme which aims to support local enterprises to survive, thrive and grow. In particular, those receiving funding from SPF grants and loans or those who are seeking investment from SPF or elsewhere. The council is seeking to procure a package of support including the following activities: * Tailored business support on a range of topics * Support with access to funding and affordable workspace * Coordination of in kind support offers including the development of a mentoring programme * Development of a network of those receiving support via the SPF The business support offer should develop local enterprises, enhance our entrepreneurship ecosystem, and drive inclusive growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb695f-0291-459b-8558-9561be4c310c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHWARK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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