Tender

COV - Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme (ERDF)

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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10 Oct 2018 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry City Council (CCC) is initiating a tender titled "COV - Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme (ERDF)" aimed at providing support services for business start-ups in Coventry and Warwickshire. This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement process is currently at the active stage, with the tender period scheduled to close on 9th November 2018. The contract is set to commence on 2nd January 2019 and will run until 1st January 2023. The procurement method selected for this process is the open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy and support services for start-ups and micro businesses. Enterprises focused on business organisation services, miscellaneous business-related services, and general consultancy could particularly benefit from this procurement. As 70% of engagements in the current ERDF programme are with start-ups, those with experience in fostering business growth and providing tailored support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme (ERDF)

Notice Description

Coventry City Council (CCC) has been very supportive of business start-up support services for a number of years and sees this as a vital service needed to maintain young business start-ups and encourage new start-ups. There is a continued strong demand for the Start up support service in Coventry, as evidenced by the fact that 70% of Growth Hub engagements have been start-ups or micro businesses in the current ERDF programme. CCC has bid for a further three years of ERDF funding to continue delivery of the Start-up service in Coventry from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. The proposal would ensure continuity of service and ensure there are no gaps in delivery. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceeeed84-3da3-481a-a2af-b1337eab1302
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2023 4-5 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
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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