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Inward Investment and Business Engagement Services

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2022 at 21:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Inward Investment and Business Engagement Services" contract, aimed at enhancing the region's economic engagement and investment opportunities. This contract, valued at £92,000, falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services and was awarded through an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2022 and will conclude on 31 December 2023. The tender was officially awarded on 22 December 2021, with the process concluding on 1 December 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in business development, economic promotion, and investment services are well-suited to engage in similar tenders, as the contract aims to enhance collaboration and strengthen support for local businesses within Warrington. Furthermore, potential bidders will find a growing market as Warrington's economy has expanded rapidly, marking a favourable landscape for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inward Investment and Business Engagement Services

Notice Description

The Council is proud that Warrington's strong and growing economy supports a range of positive outcomes for our residents and those in the wider region, including a better than average level of employment, higher job density and higher than average wages. Warrington's economy has grown rapidly in recent years, with our GVA having increased by 42% since 2010. The number of business enterprises active in Warrington has grown from 7,250 in 2010 to 11,075 in 2019 This contract aims to further maximise the opportunities for supporting inward investment promotion opportunities, enquires, business engagement and support, strengthen our company intelligence and develop new company contacts, by outsourcing some of our Inward Investment and Economic Development function from W&Co to Warrington Chamber of Commerce

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e3ea0bc-8a6d-4b27-9c2d-84e4d3db0691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fb3d0c-5b01-4541-b70c-be32cb8927bf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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