Tender

Locate East Sussex 2020/2023

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Locate East Sussex 2020/2023," is conducted by SE Shared Services on behalf of East Sussex County Council. This tender aims to establish a provider for inward investment and business support services in East Sussex for a three-year period, with an option to extend for another year. The procurement, classified under miscellaneous business services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12th March 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2020, concluding on 30th April 2023, and is supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) along with local council contributions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) looking to contribute to the economic development of East Sussex. Companies offering expertise in business support services, investment attraction, and social value initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. The use of the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal will facilitate the submission of bids electronically, streamlining the process for interested businesses to engage in this valuable local initiative.

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Notice Title

Locate East Sussex 2020/2023

Notice Description

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 a three year period, with a possible 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. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF and match funding Funding Description grant funding from European Regional Development Fund and match funding from East Sussex County Council and various other partners. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
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

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