Tender

Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Project

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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Tender

30 Aug 2019 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newham College of Further Education is seeking proposals for Business Consultancy Services as part of the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Project. This open tender, classified under business and management consultancy services, aims to engage with early-stage SMEs across London, particularly in areas with low enterprise activity. The tender was published on 30th August 2019, with a submission deadline set for 9th September 2019. The successful contract will last four months, commencing on 16th September 2019, and is budgeted at £10,000.

This opportunity provides a viable pathway for businesses focused on consultancy, particularly those specialising in enterprise support, mentoring, and training for start-ups and under-represented groups. Companies driven by social objectives or those representing minority communities may find this contract particularly aligned with their mission. With a successful applicant expected to offer dedicated consultancy services, there's potential for businesses to expand their reach and 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 Enterprise for London. The project will 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: * 355 enterprises supported * 220 new enterprises supported * 50 increased employment * 100 entrepreneurs supported * 15 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 December 2019 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 maximum number of days that can be offered is two days of consultancy per week. It is anticipated that the contract will last for 4 months (to 31st December 2019).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/a3363cc1-4efa-4606-9c42-3787ee7ac4fc
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 1-6 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
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@enterprisesteps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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