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Start-up Business Workshop Providers - Social Media & Effective Websites

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northamptonshire County Council aims to secure specialist workshop providers for a programme aimed at supporting start-up businesses in Northamptonshire. This initiative, part of the "Ready2Grow" project, was tendered as an open procurement, with a specific focus on business development consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 7 October 2016, and the awarded contract, valued at £6,000, commenced on 14 November 2016, continuing until 29 March 2019. The workshops are intended to assist businesses in enhancing their social media presence and effective website usage.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and training services. Companies capable of delivering engaging and effective workshops will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, thereby contributing to their business growth in the East Midlands region. By participating in such projects, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also establish valuable relationships within the local community and other stakeholders involved in the economic development of Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Start-up Business Workshop Providers - Social Media & Effective Websites

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council invites quotations for the provision of Specialist Workshop Providers for Start-up Businesses as part of Ready2Grow - a new programme of business support in Northamptonshire part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Authority is seeking to procure specialist Workshop Providers for Start-up Businesses as part of the "Ready2Grow" project, a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and delivered in partnership with the Northamptonshire Growth Hub, University of Northampton, and Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership. Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal to formally register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f3ad04d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f041548-2e58-4a42-93a4-cf27ca02043f
Current Stage
Award
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2016 - 29 Mar 2019 2-3 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
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONLINE TOOLBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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