Tender

GB-Benfleet: Castle Point Borough Council - Business Support Programme

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Castle Point Borough Council is seeking a business support provider to deliver a new business support programme aimed at meeting the needs of businesses and entrepreneurs in the Castle Point area. The maximum budget for this service is £100,000, and the contract may be extended for up to 12 months subject to funding availability and performance evaluation by December 2024. The tender deadline is 26th October 2023, with the contract period starting on 2nd January 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Miscellaneous business-related services'.

This procurement opportunity by Castle Point Borough Council presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in delivering the business support programme. Businesses specialising in providing support services to other companies, particularly those with experience in business development and consultancy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method offers a transparent process for interested parties to submit their proposals, aligning with the council's aim to engage efficiently with potential service providers.

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Notice Title

GB-Benfleet: Castle Point Borough Council - Business Support Programme

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council are looking to procure a business support provider to deliver a new business support programme for period 2 Jan 24 to 31 Mar 25. The programme must meet the immediate and short-term needs of businesses and entrepreneurs trading in the borough of Castle Point and is specifically designed to deliver levelling up goals in the short term. The maximum budget available for this service is PS100,000. Tenders that exceed the maximum annual budgets will be considered non-compliant and be rejected as such. The Council may consider extending the contract for a further period of up to 12 months, subject to availability of additional funding and positive demonstration of progress and achievement in all quarters by the end of December 2024 of the outputs and outcomes. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ecea81-c4c4-4752-befd-2441bec1602e
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrine Sallows
Contact Email
katrine.sallows@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447874887128

Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

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