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Northamptonshire County Council Start-up Business Support Advisors for the Ready2Grow (R2G) Project

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for specialist support services for the “Ready2Grow” (R2G) project, aimed at delivering start-up business support. This initiative is funded in part by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is designed to assist key target groups such as young people, women, and the BME community. The procurement is classified under business development consultancy services and follows an open procedure method. The tender period concluded on 16th September 2016, with the contract having a value of £225,200 and a contract period running from 3rd November 2016 to 28th February 2019, based in the East of England in the UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services aimed at start-ups, particularly those with experience supporting young entrepreneurs and specific community demographics. Smaller enterprises, such as SMEs, will find this tender particularly relevant, as it aligns with their capacity to provide tailored support services. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their service offerings and enhance their presence within the supportive ecosystem for start-ups in Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire County Council Start-up Business Support Advisors for the Ready2Grow (R2G) Project

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council is seeking to procure specialist support to deliver a programme of start-upbusiness support as part of the "Ready2Grow" (R2G) project, an initiative part-funded by European RegionalDevelopment Funding (ERDF) and delivered in partnership with the Northamptonshire Growth Hub, Universityof Northampton, and Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership. There are two Start-up Business Advisor roles to be procured, one with a focus on supporting young people,and the other with a focus on supporting women and the BME community - all key target groups identified asneeding more local support. Tender responses are invited for proposals covering one or both of the Start-up Business Advisor roles. Additional information: The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Potential Providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to Potential Providers and all communications with The Authority including, submission of Potential Providers' responses, will be conducted via The Authority's 'LGSS eSourcing Portal' The portal is powered by Due North and located at: www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk Potential Providers requiring assistance in using the LGSS eSourcing Portal should contact the Due North support desk Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 17:30 Tel: 01670 597137 Email: support@due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9eb739-9f7a-4112-aa94-dc4fbd51167a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2016 - 28 Feb 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING BUSINESS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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