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Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support

Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce

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18 Sep 2020 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is conducting a tender titled "Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support." This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is located in the North West of England. The tender process is closed, having ended on 29 July 2020. The value of the overall contract is £900,000, and the contract period runs from 1 September 2020 to 30 June 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, aiming to establish a flexible pool of experienced business advisers for initiatives supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in advising SMEs and start-ups. Companies offering business reviews, training needs analyses, and coaching can be well-positioned to compete for contracts within this framework. With the focus on supporting the local economy, businesses that understand the nuances of the North West market and have a proven track record of delivering consultancy services will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support

Notice Description

This invitation is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce/Cumbria Business Growth Hub. It covers business advice for the following initiatives delivered within its Cumbria Business Growth Hub umbrella:- ERDF Growth Hub project (including supply chain)- ERDF BSUS Business Start-Up Support project- New Enterprise Allowance- Other potential business support projects/initiativesWe are looking to renew our pool of experienced business advisers both generalist and specialist (individual advisers and/or specified individuals within an organisation) through a multi lot framework, to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans and deliver advice and coaching to businesses (primarily small and medium sized businesses [SMEs]) and/or potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of contracted advisers, drawn on as needed depending on factors such as levels of demand, client needs and preferences, experience and specialisms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-743aec99-5507-42fb-85ab-84a90901f12d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170fe9b8-66b0-476d-a462-7e6de06b6a19
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 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
Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8DA
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
36
Supplier Names

Jacky York Marketing

Cumbria Business Consultancy

Way Ahead

AJ Lakes Consultancy & Training (Hospitality & Business)

Stables and Co Innovation Ltd

Gravett Business Consultancy

CRUX ASSOCIATES (CUMBRIA) LTD

Bentley-Brown Associates

Julie Kemp Consulting

Kirsten Prosser Financial Insights Limited

CTS Cumbria Training Services

Eden Valley Creative

DAVID BEUZEVAL ASSOCIATES LTD

Beaty Consultancy

Accounting For Change

Life Coach Me

IVITA Learning

Winning Juice

Solway Business Services Ltd

TEN STORIES LIMITED

SHE Associates Ltd

BreakAwayHR

WESSGATE FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Inglewood Hospitality Associates

Bramble House Business Support

The Shared Value Business Ltd

A S Business & Technical Solutions Limited

DES SCANLAN IT RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Social Ant Ltd

JB Consulting (Europe) Limited

Helen Queen

Hungry Horace

DMA Safety Management Limited

Summit Growth

Lake District Hub

Condor Transform

Further Information

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