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25258 - Social Enterprise Support

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2023 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Social Enterprise Support valued at £24,550 GBP. The contract was awarded to Iridescent Ideas CIC following an open procurement procedure. The contract period is from October 19, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender had a deadline for submission of September 15, 2023, and supports entrepreneurship, particularly in areas with low enterprise activity.

This opportunity is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises aiming to receive advice on financial management, marketing, strategic planning, and growth development. Interested businesses should focus on meeting the specific needs of social enterprises and cooperatives. The contract allows for the delivery of services in England, providing a platform for business growth and economic sustainability within the region.

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Notice Title

25258 - Social Enterprise Support

Notice Description

The quantity and type of business advice will be dependent upon the individual needs of the pre start or existing social enterprise. This will vary significantly and should be customised to meet the requirements of each client. Free advice for new start and existing social enterprises In order to help businesses survive and thrive we will provide a range of free advice to new start social enterprises. We will also provide advice to help existing social enterprises maintain sustainability, secure growth and create new jobs. In addition to the above areas of advice the following will also be available to trading social enterprises; however advice will be customised to meet the specific needs of each client and may not include all areas outlined: - Financial Management - Marketing - Organisational Health Checks - Strategic Planning - Growth and new product/service development - Community Share Issues for Co-operatives This programme aims to increase entrepreneurship, particularly in areas with low levels of enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups. It will inspire people to launch a business and foster the ambition of would-be entrepreneurs. Provision of free advice and support for entrepreneurship and self-employment in particular amongst under-represented groups by developing entrepreneurial skills and attitudes with a focus on increasing the number of social enterprises and cooperatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a6fd07c-c3ad-4b7b-a01a-0965f340d0ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85008e7-4f30-49a3-a2c8-79f356e2beca
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01752 668000

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRIDESCENT IDEAS

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