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North Somerset Business Support Programme

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2017 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the North Somerset Council, which is seeking to deliver the North Somerset Business Support Programme. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting miscellaneous business and business-related services, with an estimated contract value of £126,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and will conclude on 12th May 2017. The services will be provided in the South West region of the United Kingdom, commencing from 1st June 2017 and continuing until 1st May 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of potential bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that provide business development consultancy services or administrative support for business operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on providing tailored support to start-ups and newly formed businesses indicates a demand for expertise in business planning and funding advice, making this an attractive opportunity for firms with skills in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Somerset Business Support Programme

Notice Description

North Somerset Council's Economic Development Service provides a range of business support services and is looking to secure ongoing business start-up advice to local residents to build on previous work to increase survival chances for new businesses in the area. The Council has as part of a consortium of unitary authorities and support agencies, secured additional funding to expand current provision in the area through direct provision locally and additional support from a number of partners across the West of England. The support will provide impartial advice to those considering starting up a business and to include newly formed businesses as a way of improving their survival chances over 12 and 36 months. The purpose of this service will be to provide advice and general support to new start businesses, covering all needs for starting up a business and developing beyond initial start-up. This service will provide advice and guidance to those seeking to set up a business or social enterprise. This will be responsive to specific needs of those individuals and groups of people and will include general advice and early support on such matters as business planning, sources of finance, and getting started. Access to additional expertise and resources will be available from a range of partners through the EWoE project to support the delivery of the service. The Contractor will use the resources available to provide support, including assistance to social enterprises, women's enterprises and to provide support for innovation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-109fca7b-4d43-4474-bd9c-b901c25ab1bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef17b7ec-bc50-4924-95c2-24a7814d8d85
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 1 May 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLEVEDON
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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