Tender

Culture and Creative Recovery Economic Fund - Peer network management and training

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking tenders for the "Culture and Creative Recovery Economic Fund - Peer network management and training" project. This initiative, aimed at supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the creative industries, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions open until 4th May 2021. The contract, valued at £150,000, will commence on 11th May 2021 and run until 31st May 2022. The programme is particularly focused on suppliers located in the WECA region, encompassing North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Bath & North East Somerset, and is reserved under the principles of PPN 11/20 for local suppliers, including SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in training and support services within the creative sector to enhance their operations following the Covid-19 pandemic. Companies that offer innovative solutions for business resilience, development of economic strategies, or training services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. By participating, eligible local businesses can contribute to the economic recovery of their communities while also potentially securing valuable funding and support through the West of England Combined Authority’s project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culture and Creative Recovery Economic Fund - Peer network management and training

Notice Description

NOTE: This Contract Opportunity is Reserved This contract opportunity is reserved under the principles set out in PPN 11/20 "Reserving Below Threshold Contracts". The PPN permits the reserving of below threshold procurements by supplier location and/or in addition SME/VCSE to tackle economic inequality and support local recruitment, training, skills and investment. This contact opportunity is specifically reserved for response from suppliers in the WECA region which is defined as North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset. In response to the Covid-19 crisis WECA are delivering a culture and creative economy business support programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across B&NES, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The programme is aimed at SMEs working in the creative industries, including creative freelancers (sole traders and directors of limited companies) and start-ups, that require support because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The business support programme will support a maximum of 120 creative business to reformulate their operating and financial models, explore new business opportunities and review business plans in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The programme is being delivered over a 12-month period and has already opened for expressions of interest. The programme will support businesses across all sectors of the creative industries and all ownership types, with a focus on improving business resilience and supporting recovery. Additional information: all tender documentation in relation to this opportunity Reference DN 537339 can be found on the Supplying the South West Procurement Portal. To view the opportunity and to see all tender documents please register your organisation at: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ and vie latest published contract opportunities. This contract opportunity is reserved under the principles set out in PPN 11/20 "Reserving Below Threshold Contracts". The PPN permits the reserving of below threshold procurements by supplier location and/or in addition SME/VCSE to tackle economic inequality and support local recruitment, training, skills and investment. This contact opportunity is specifically reserved for response from suppliers in the WECA region which is defined as North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset. The definition below has been taken from the PPN below and contextualised to the WECA region: * Supplier Location: As a supplier to be eligible to bid for this requirement you must either be based or established in; and have substantive business operations in a location served by in this case the West of England Combined Authority. You must be able to demonstrate your eligibility by having a registered office, factory or other permanent base in this case the WECA region from which meaningful business operations have been conducted for at least 12 months. WECA may apply an exception to the 12-month period for start-ups and newly established businesses in the region. Additionally, we may reserve this contract opportunity for: * Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME): Any business with fewer than 250 employees and either an annual turnover below PS45m or a total balance sheet less than PS40m. * Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs): Any organisation (incorporated or not) working with a social purpose. This ranges from small community-based groups / schemes, through to larger registered charities and social enterprises, public service mutual and cooperatives that operate locally, regionally and nationally. This term is often interchangeable with the terms 'third sector' or 'civil society' organisations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a94f668-f272-4cc3-b83f-a4a7931a21bf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Andrew Brentley
Contact Email
procurement@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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