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Contract for the Provision of the Staffordshire Business Helpline Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2024 at 09:58

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jan 2024 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of the Staffordshire Business Helpline Service. The contract falls under the Business and management consultancy and related services category. The tender value is £210,000 with a contract period starting from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender deadline was February 13, 2024. The contracting parties include Staffordshire County Council as the buyer and Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce & Industry Limited as the supplier.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for SMEs and businesses in the services sector interested in providing business consultancy and related services. The tender is aimed at businesses in the West Midlands region, specifically in the United Kingdom. With a contract period extending over three years, successful suppliers stand to gain long-term business stability by providing ongoing support through the business helpline service. Businesses looking to grow and enhance their consultancy services portfolio would find this tender well-suited for expansion and market presence in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of the Staffordshire Business Helpline Service

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council is issuing a tender on behalf of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub, and in conjunction with City of Stoke-on-Trent Council, for the ongoing operation of a business support helpline service which is the core of the Stoke on Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub. The helpline is underpinned by four principles: Any business calling the single point of contact should be able to obtain appropriate help in the minimum number of contacts/referrals The helpline will be manned by SFEDI qualified business advisors (or equivalent) who understand the purpose of Growth Hubs and have the necessary experience and capability to make accurate referrals. Businesses should be encouraged to meet with a Business Advisor to take advantage of the opportunity that a diagnostic provides to fully explore any and all opportunities for growth or growth enhancement. Where appropriate, businesses should be encouraged to self-help via the most cost-effective channels, such as internet sites www.stokestaffsgrowthhub.co.uk or www.gov.uk These principles have been reflected in service delivery by seeking to answer questions immediately where possible, and by following up any referrals by contacting the enquirer to ensure that the referral agency has responded. Please refer to the specification for the full description and requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53e0585d-a529-4ea3-bbf7-a5a30736b56e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9fb90b0-5e15-43c2-b194-723184d41103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Further Information

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