Tender

Business Support Services DPS

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
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22 Apr 2021 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is inviting applications for the admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Business Support Services, consisting of 13 different Lots. This DPS aims to provide various services including Start-Up Support, Business Support, Innovation Support, Access to Finance, Resource Efficiency, Employment & Skills, and multiple sector-specific supports ranging from Automotive & Manufacturing to Visitor Economy. The DPS is classified under the CPV code 79000000, relating to business services like law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is at the Tender stage using a restricted procedure above threshold. The procurement period extends to 20 April 2026 for the initial phase, followed by a five-year contract period. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as they can apply for various Lots without the obligation to bid for every opportunity. The DPS structure allows businesses to engage in specific areas relevant to their expertise and capacity, fostering a dynamic and competitive environment. Businesses involved in sectors such as low carbon economy, digital and creative industries, social care, and the rural economy, amongst others, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The DPS also anticipates incorporating additional services as required, adapting to funding changes and the evolving needs of the Council and its stakeholders. This offers a flexible environment for businesses to expand their services and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Support Services DPS

Notice Description

This notice involves the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System. Warwickshire County Council invites applications for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Business Support Services. The DPS comprises of 13 Lots, further information in relation to the Lots is contained in the tender documentation and the additional information section of this notice. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk This notice involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system. Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding. Details of the Lots can be found below: Contract Lot: Start-Up Support Business Support Innovation Support Access to Finance Resource Efficiency Employment & Skills Sector Support (Automotive & Manufacturing) Sector Support (Digital & Creative) Sector Support (Low Carbon Economy) Sector Support (Retail, Hospitality & Personal Care) Sector Support (Rural Economy) Sector Support (Social Care) Sector Support (Visitor Economy) During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering. Successful applicants in each Lot will be advised of the opportunities available in the relevant Lot as and when they arise - successful applicants can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not. (It is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered). The contract start and end dates published in this notice are provided to enable the notice to remain open for the period of validity and do not reflect the actual contract start and end dates. Individual calls for competition via the DPS will have independent contract start and end dates and these will be provided within the individual call for competition documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b72a5fd-28eb-42e5-b2b5-8c5abd317c1f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 24 hours
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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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