Tender

Enterprise Hub Skills Consultant Business/Entrepreneur Support

MERSEYSIDE EXPANDING HORIZONS

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13 Dec 2021 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Expanding Horizons is seeking a provider for the "Enterprise Hub Skills Consultant Business/Entrepreneur Support" tender aimed at enhancing the skills of unemployed individuals and employees within new businesses and SMEs in the Liverpool City Region. This contract, valued at £52,500, is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 17:00 on 14th January 2022. The service period is set to begin on 1st February 2022 and will continue until 31st December 2022, focusing on business development, marketing, management, and leadership skills.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education, training, and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with the Liverpool City Region. Companies with expertise in entrepreneurial training, community engagement, and experience in aiding new business startups will find suitable prospects in this contract. Merseyside Expanding Horizons plans to select up to two proposals based on the quality of experience and specialist skills offered, promoting an inclusive approach that supports diversity and social inclusion in the communities served.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Hub Skills Consultant Business/Entrepreneur Support

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure suitable provider of enterprise engagement and support services targeting both unemployed and employees of new businesses and SMEs in the Liverpool City Region to upskill them in business development, marketing, management and leadership skills. To respond to the tender please complete the following information request and return it by 5pm on the 14th December 2021 to: Joe Hemington Merseyside Expanding Horizons Mill Lane Old Swan Liverpool L13 5TF joehemington@expandinghorizons.co.uk MEH's programme will provide participants an opportunity to develop and understand enterprise and entrepreneurialism and bridge the gap of people from disadvantaged people developing entrepreneurial related skills within LCR. It will enable access not available through mainstream routeways into sustainable businesses. We are seeking delivery subcontractors to support the engagement of both unemployed and employed potential entrepreneurs to the programme and provide skills training and post start up enterprise support services. The total value of this contract is PS52,500 Proposal Requirements Entrepreneurs and business coaching support activities will be required from February 2022 - June 2023. Applications are sought from consultants/ organisations with a knowledge of Liverpool City Region communities both geographical and of specific interests, and expertise in supporting the creation and startup of new businesses, as well as working with existing businesses to help them grow and develop.The successful applicant must also demonstrate their ability to engage, recruit and deploy as necessary sessional trainers. Merseyside Expanding Horizons will select up to two proposals (depending upon final budget allocations) to take forward depending on the scale of specialist skills and experience offered. .The successful applicant must state; * Name of company/entity offering services with business structure details included * Main contact person and contact details * The companies fitness to become a sub-contractor (due diligence) * Describe their experience of working with and relationship with the communities they propose to engage and experience of delivery of entrepreneurial and business development training. * Methodology /approach to the task as described in the Brief * Describe the organisation's approach to diversity and social inclusion * Available start date * Price structure and terms 5. Selection, Award and Scoring Selection Criteria Quality: Due diligence and what is your experience of delivering the contract brief? Award Criteria Most economically advantageous/Quality/How would you deliver the brief/Added value? 80% Price 20% TENDER AND PROGRAMME TIMETABLE Tender Call issued and advertised: 13th December 2021 Contractor submissions received by MEH: by latest 17:00hrs on 14th January 2022 Contractor appointments confirmed: 21st January 2022 Contract Starts: 01st February 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cbb5ac-09e4-4c2f-8996-63345148ea0e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
MERSEYSIDE EXPANDING HORIZONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L13 5TF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Old Swan East
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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