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ESCC NB LOCATE East Sussex 2020 (r32) - AWARD

ESCC ECONOMY, TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

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19 Oct 2021 at 14:06

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23 Sep 2021 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the East Sussex County Council (ESCC) involves the award of the "ESCC NB LOCATE East Sussex 2020" contract, which is aimed at delivering Inward Investment and business support services in East Sussex. This contract, valued at £1,585,500 and funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) alongside local contributions, commenced on 1 July 2020 and runs until 30 April 2023, with a potential extension of twelve months. Following an unsuccessful open tender, this procurement has been executed under a negotiated procedure without prior publication, ensuring compliance with UK public contract regulations. The service location falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a focus on miscellaneous business-related services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing economic support and inward investment services in East Sussex. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), would be well-suited to compete given the council's commitment to enhancing local economic growth and their requirement for social value commitments from suppliers. Businesses with expertise in delivering business support services, community engagement, or regional development initiatives can benefit from this contract, which aims not only to improve economic prospects for the area but also to bolster local business capabilities.

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Notice Title

ESCC NB LOCATE East Sussex 2020 (r32) - AWARD

Notice Description

This procurement is being carried out in compliance with Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Negotiated Procedure without prior publication (following an unsuccessful OJEU Open tender / project reference ESCC-030113 / OJEU notice 2020/S 024-055328) The Locate East Sussex service is an established product in East Sussex and has been running and evolving since May 2013. The current contract (with an external provider) started in May 2017 and finishes at the end of April 2020. As a part of its efforts to deliver sustainable economic growth for East Sussex communities and businesses, the County Council and its local Borough and District Council partners have had a long-term priority to secure inward investment to the County as well as supporting and enhancing the development of SME's within the county. East Sussex County Council require a provider to deliver a range of Inward Investment and business support services for East Sussex for the period from contract commencement to 30 April 2023, with an optional extension of twelve months. The new contract will be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by various project sponsors including East Sussex County Council. The council will be requiring Social Value commitments from the supplier for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec99600-883a-4047-b5c8-084211d419bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,585,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,165,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESCC ECONOMY, TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Contact Name
Nathaniel Burrows
Contact Email
nathaniel.burrows@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273 482195

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET'S DO BUSINESS (SOUTH EAST) GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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