Tender

Universal Business Support (UBS) 2 Consultancy 2023

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 20:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Gloucestershire Council has initiated a tender for 'Universal Business Support (UBS) 2 Consultancy 2023' aimed at providing a regional business support service over 2.5 years to promote economic prosperity in the area. The procurement has a value of £520,000 GBP and follows an open procedure with a tender period ending on 9th October 2023. The contract is set to start on 30th October 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2026. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and targets businesses in the business and management consultancy as well as business analysis consultancy sector.

This tender by South Gloucestershire Council for business support services presents a lucrative avenue for experienced providers to contribute to the economic growth of the region. Businesses in the miscellaneous business services, business and management consultancy, and business analysis consultancy sectors are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process to leverage the opportunity for business expansion and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Business Support (UBS) 2 Consultancy 2023

Notice Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business support provider (or consortium of providers) to help businesses based in South Gloucestershire achieve their aspirations and contribute towards the area's economic prosperity. The West of England unitary authorities, together with the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) have co-designed a regional business support service. Delivered over 2.5 years, the service will provide residents and businesses with the tools necessary to start and grow a new business; and provide information, advice and guidance to weather the present and future issues in the economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e662bd6-7195-4fb2-93b7-15bf1435e34f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739894e1-c608-4cc8-9e51-8fc4370c7fe2
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 7PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

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