Tender

Invitation to Tender For the provision of Start-up & Entrepreneurship Programme

HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Huntingdonshire District Council has issued an open tender titled "Invitation to Tender For the provision of Start-up & Entrepreneurship Programme" to support its business community using a fixed sum of £100,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement process involves selecting a contractor with a proven track record in delivering programme support for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 13th October 2023 and a contract period starting on 19th November 2023.

This tender by Huntingdonshire District Council presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing services related to research and development, management consultancy, evaluation consultancy, community action programmes, public relations, and procurement consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, aligning with the Council's focus on supporting early-stage businesses and fostering entrepreneurship in the local area.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender For the provision of Start-up & Entrepreneurship Programme

Notice Description

Local Authorities are in receipt of new government funding called the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Huntingdonshire District Council has designated part of this funding to support its business community. A fixed sum of PS100,000 of the Council's UKSPF allocation has been dedicated to this programme. We are looking to appoint a third-party contractor with a proven track record of delivering programme support and achieving tangible outcomes for entrepreneurs and start-ups. You will have an in-depth understanding of the needs of early-stage businesses; employ or have access to a team of specialist advisors; be able to engage with business founders and talk knowledgeably and compassionately about their start-up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86cc3c5-669b-4625-9dc3-32a159b4ba67
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2024 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
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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