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Contract for the Provision of Business Scale-Up Services for the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership.

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2019 at 12:39

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jan 2019 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2018 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, supported by Somerset County Council, has awarded a contract for the provision of Business Scale-Up Services valued at £80,000. The project, which aims to assist local businesses in scaling their operations, targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st March 2019 and will conclude on 29th February 2020. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the initial tender period having closed on 18th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services aimed at business development and analysis. Companies with a focus on aiding organisations in expanding their customer base, investing in new markets, and enhancing their business networks will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those equipped to support transformational growth within the Heart of the South West economic area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Business Scale-Up Services for the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership.

Notice Description

The Heart of the South West LEP is a business-led partnership of 4 County and Unitary Authorities, 15 District Authorities, 4 Universities and 10 FE colleges across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay and compromises the LEP's operational area. The LEP is looking to procure an organisation to deliver a programme of support for businesses looking to Scale-Up various elements of their business. This may include, but not be limited to, reaching a wider customer-base, investing in to new areas of trade, increasing annual turnover, or strengthening their business network. This will be a pilot project that identifies, engages, and supports scale-up businesses, helping them to grow and bring transformational change to the region's economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67b3bba1-8e38-41b4-8217-baa24fed179f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47bd6b35-3206-4ff2-917f-17cd8b5a5d82
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 6-12 months
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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX CHAMBERS TA INSPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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