Tender

Business Basics Trial - SME Productivity 2019/2020

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Mar 2019 at 17:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is conducting an open tender for the project titled "Business Basics Trial - SME Productivity 2019/2020". This initiative, part of the government's Business Basics Programme under its Industrial Strategy, aims to test innovative methods to enhance productivity among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands. The tender period is active, with submissions closing on 1st April 2019. The expected contract will commence on 5th April 2019 and run until 20th December 2020. The procurement is classified under business and management consultancy services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership, management coaching, and technology productivity solutions. Companies with expertise in providing tailored business support and advising SMEs on integrating productivity-boosting technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The innovative nature of the trial programme allows for the development and testing of new strategies, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to establish themselves in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Basics Trial - SME Productivity 2019/2020

Notice Description

The government announced the Business Basics Programme in its Industrial Strategy. The programme will test innovative ways of encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt existing technologies and business practices that can boost their productivity. In doing so the programme aims to add to the evidence base of what works in driving up SME productivity. The funding will be used to develop and trial ideas for increasing the adoption of productivity-boosting technology and business practices among SMEs - or moving businesses closer to that adoption. It will also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of these ideas in the short, medium and long term. Worcestershire County Council is seeking partners in order to bid for a trial programme. The Council wishes to run a trial based on an adaptation of a proven and successful model of delivery which offers 121 business support. The Council is seeking: o Business Coaches who specialise in Leadership and Management and unleashing 'People Power'. o Business Advisers who have specialities in Tech and Productivity - who can go in and advise various businesses about what works best for their business. Additional information: If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ce2973-f812-4e2a-8c2c-1f7e32c4c648
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and 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
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2019 - 20 Dec 2020 1-2 years
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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