Tender

Business Start-up Support Programme - Community Outreach (Furness)

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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06 Mar 2017 at 11:13

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06 Mar 2017 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is seeking tenders for its Business Start-up Support Programme - Community Outreach (Furness), an initiative aimed at enhancing self-employment opportunities in the Furness region. This open procurement, classified under business services (CPV code: 79000000), is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9am on 20th March 2017. The contracted work is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and is projected to last until 31st March 2019. Interested parties must contact Lesley Robinson for further information and to address any queries.

This project presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community outreach, self-employment training, and support services. Local enterprises or individuals with experience in engaging diverse community groups, such as women's networks, educational institutions, and job support organisations, would be ideally suited to apply. Successful contenders will play a pivotal role in promoting the Business Start-Up Support programme and facilitating essential connections within the Furness community.

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Notice Title

Business Start-up Support Programme - Community Outreach (Furness)

Notice Description

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for the past 3 years run the BSUS (Business Start-Up Support) project for Cumbria. Having being awarded the next round of funding to deliver a follow-on project for the next 3 years we are needing to procure for community outreach work in the Furness area. Specific requirements We are looking for an individual willing to make connections and provide basic self-employment support to a variety of groups and networks in the Furness area ensuring anyone interested in self-employment or eligible for post-start support is fed into the BSUS programme and our three day business course. Suggested groups and networks include but are not exclusive to: * Women's networks/ WIs * First time mums groups/Parent and toddler groups * BME groups * Schools/FE colleges * Disabled groups * Youth clubs/groups * Jobcentre Plus * Social enterprise networks * Rural communities You will be required to: * Make initial contact and attend groups where appropriate and thereafter maintain an ongoing relationship * Work alongside local schools and colleges to promote self-employment and feed into the BSUS programme * Promote and sign people up to BSUS support * Promote attendance of the three day course and other free training provided through the BSUS programme in the area * Signpost to other relevant organisations The successful individual will work alongside the BSUS Project Manager to develop material and presentations to be used ensuring a highly professional service which meets the needs of participants and contributes to the projects overall targets. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 20th March. For proof of delivery please ensure you obtain and retain both a delivery and read receipt for your email. All queries in relation to this invitation to tender should be addressed to Lesley Robinson, lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk, 0845 226 0040. Project Funding The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the European Regional Development Fund programme, which is one of the funds established by the European Commission to help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs. For more information visit www.communities.gov.uk/erdf

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-180ade9c-4713-4048-81ec-e5efb805156e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c351be-7fbe-4094-9cb3-e1f66778eb4e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact Name
Lesley Robinson
Contact Email
lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk
Contact Phone
0845 226 00 40

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA3 8DA
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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