Tender

Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Project

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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Tender

27 Apr 2020 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newham College of Further Education is seeking a provider for Business Consultancy Services aimed at supporting the ERDF-funded Enterprise Steps Project. This tender is classified under business and management consultancy services, with a total contract value of £58,000. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11th May 2020. The successful bidder will deliver services in London, contributing to the project that supports new and existing SMEs, particularly those owned by under-represented groups. The contract is expected to commence on 18th May 2020 and run until 31st December 2022.

This opportunity is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy or support services. With a focus on fostering local economic growth and assisting businesses in low enterprise activity areas, companies that can offer tailored mentorship and workshop facilitation will find valuable potential in this project. Engaging with the Enterprise Steps initiative could open up avenues for businesses to enhance their client base and make a meaningful impact within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Project

Notice Description

The Department of Apprenticeships, Partnerships and Innovation (API) was established by Newham College of Further Education to lead on activities to support the local and regional regeneration and apprenticeship agenda, and to open up new ways of training and supporting individuals and businesses. The College supports businesses across a wide range of sectors, and specialises in support to business start-ups, creative businesses, and businesses owned by women and people from Black and Asian Minority Ethnic communities. Enterprise Steps is a part ERDF funded project led by Newham College in partnership with London South Bank University and Nwes (Norfolk & Waveney Enterprise Services Ltd. The project will continue to identify and engage pre-trade and early stage SMEs pan-London in areas of low enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups to create new enterprises and help existing enterprises survive, prosper and grow by delivering a three-stage programme: STAGE 1: New pre-start and fledgling enterprises receive a tailored programme to support their creation and establishment. STAGE 2: ENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROGRAMME: Existing early stage enterprises, along with new enterprises created through Stage 1 will agree a tailored programme of activities including mentoring and workshops, to help them survive, flourish and grow. STAGE 3: FASTRACK ESCALATOR : As part of the diagnostic assessment and action plan, new or early stage businesses with potential for growth will be identified. These will be benchmarked against a 5-point criteria for growth potential. Eligible enterprises will be enrolled onto the Fast Track Escalator programme, which provides additional one to one support, training and intensive strategy work. The advice delivered by Newham College will contribute to the overall outputs of the programme: * 655 enterprises supported * 420 new enterprises supported * 90 increased employment * 225 entrepreneurs supported * 44 new to the market products Enterprise Steps is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one of the European Union's Structural Funds which is used to tackle regional disparities across Europe. ERDF helps to stimulate economic development and growth; it provides support to businesses, encourages innovation and supports regeneration. Enterprise Steps delivery has recently been extended until March 2023 and as a result Newham College require the service of a business consultant to support the delivery of the Enterprise Steps ERDF funded project to potential businesses and entrepreneurs who could benefit from the support available. The number of days that can be offered is approximately two days of consultancy per week up to a maximum of 232 days. It is anticipated that the contract will last for 32 months (to 31st December 2022).We will accept applications from companies or individual consultants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22261f00-901c-4586-bdf7-d8592a5a9593
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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
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
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E6 6ER
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
East Ham
Westminster Constituency
East Ham

Further Information

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