Tender

Business Support Consultancy Panel DPS

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2024 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Telford and Wrekin Council are seeking to establish a "Business Support Consultancy Panel DPS" under a restricted procedure for selecting consultants. This initiative, categorised under "Business and Management Consultancy Services" (CPV 79410000), aims to provide 1:1 and group support to SMEs, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. The procurement stage is in the "Tender" phase, with the support programme running from mid-June 2023 to March 2025. Key dates include the tender end date of 31 March 2025 and the contract period from 1 April 2025 to 2 April 2025. The council offices are located in Lawn Central, Telford, Shropshire (postal code TF3 4JA), and the coverage extends to the UK and international locations including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for business consultancy firms, especially those specialising in supporting SMEs and start-ups. Firms with expertise in increasing business resilience, productivity improvements, and providing practical business support are ideal candidates. Participating businesses will benefit from fully funded consultancy services aimed at achieving their growth aspirations. The tender is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises), offering them a platform to expand their clientele and impact. With the council’s backing and the structured timeline, consultants can expect a stable and productive engagement period, ensuring continuous service delivery and business development.

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Notice Title

Business Support Consultancy Panel DPS

Notice Description

The proposed programme of support (1:1 and 1:many) funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, will continue to build on the work of 3 successful BEIS funded 121 programmes and past 'Growth Hub Guru' workshop programmes. It is the Council's intention to establish a panel of consultants who will deliver 121 specialist support to a wide range of trading businesses from new start ups through to those with growth aspirations. The scheme will run from mid June 2023 to complete by March 2025 The 1:1 consultancy support will be fully funded to participating SME businesses and will aim to support businesses with the delivery of their aspirations through practical support. However, there will be two other support focuses namely increasing business resilience and to support productivity improvements. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d82ad1a-331d-4d21-8434-0abd3afc02ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d650ac2-578a-42cf-813d-a844e5ac518f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2025 30 days
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
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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