Award

25257 - Start-up Business Support

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2023 at 06:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Start-up Business Support services in the services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £49,000. The contract period is from October 19, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement stage was an award, published on October 4, 2023, with the tender period ending on September 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses located in the England region, particularly in Plymouth, United Kingdom, to offer their expertise in supporting entrepreneurship among under-represented groups. SMEs that specialise in business analysis consultancy services and have experience in nurturing start-up businesses would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should align their proposals with the aim of fostering entrepreneurial skills and increasing the number of business start-ups, especially among ethnic minority individuals within the city.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25257 - Start-up Business Support

Notice Description

This programme aims to increase entrepreneurship, particularly in areas with low levels of enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups. It will inspire people to launch a business and foster the ambition of would-be entrepreneurs. Provision of free advice and support for entrepreneurship and self-employment in particular amongst under-represented groups by developing entrepreneurial skills and attitudes with a focus on increasing the number of business start-ups. We are particularly interested in new business start-up support that focuses on helping ethnic minority individuals within the city. We expect suppliers to demonstrate in their responses how they will contribute to deliver this ambition through their project delivery and how these will deliver outputs and outcomes as stipulated above. The work should cover pre-starts and start-up businesses (including recently started businesses within their one-two years of operations) based in the Plymouth City Council area and should be tailored to meet the specific needs of the businesses in that area. This free start-up support aimed at answering key questions including (but not limited to): Is self-employment right for me? Does it create the lifestyle and work/life mix that I want? How much time will I spend on the job? Should I form an Ltd company? Pros and Cons? Do I need an accountant? Who do I need to inform that I am starting a business? How do you know if you have a viable business proposition? USP's and what makes you stand out from the crowd?5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0aed4f6a-2849-405f-82fe-2e2771973147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2e70d-b731-4c17-9a69-70677af10295
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL REMIT

Further Information

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