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Rural Business Grant Scheme

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Mar 2024 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council has awarded NGAGE SOLUTIONS LTD a contract for the "Rural Business Grant Scheme" worth £99,000. The contract involves grant administration and business support for a capital grant scheme funded by the Rural England Prosperity Fund. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract period running from November 23, 2023, to March 31, 2025, located in Northampton (postal code: NN1 1ED) and falling under the "Supporting services for the government" industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector to engage in grant administration and business support services for the Rural Business Grant Scheme. Businesses experienced in managing capital grant funding and providing associated business support would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract's value and duration provide a stable opportunity for growth and collaboration with the public sector to support rural businesses in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Business Grant Scheme

Notice Description

Grant administration and associated business support for a Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) funded capital business grant scheme, including the management of PS820K of capital grant funding for business beneficiaries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19b821cc-5fb4-4e46-9279-2008ffdbdc74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35672700-2193-46d2-94d1-8840e8ca0e32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NGAGE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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