Tender

Business Support

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Oct 2023 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Harlow District Council is looking to commission a local Business Support delivery partner as part of its UK Shared Prosperity Funding programme. The contract is valued at £200,000 and must be delivered between December 18, 2023, and February 28, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is set for November 24, 2023. The industry category is business development consultancy services, and the location is in the East of England.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in geographically focused business support activities. Businesses offering services in business development consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to local business growth initiatives.

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Notice Title

Business Support

Notice Description

Harlow Council (on behalf of the three West Essex Councils) is seeking to commission a local Business Support delivery partner that will undertake a programme of geographically focused business engagement activity that leads to the delivery of fully funded local business support activities. This commission is to be funded from the Councils' UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) and must be delivered between December 23 and February 25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b889396-d187-41f2-853c-7b08df8d4354
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina McDernott
Contact Email
tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446175

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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