Tender

E-Business Support Programme 2018-2020

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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08 Sep 2017 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking tenders for the "E-Business Support Programme 2018-2020," aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of businesses in the local area. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th October 2017. The programme, classified under education and training services, is designed to support a minimum of 400 established SMEs, with a budget of £450,000. The contract will commence on 2nd January 2018 and run until 31st December 2020, all based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for established SMEs looking to expand their digital presence and improve business performance through tailored support in areas like e-commerce, online marketing, and cyber security. Businesses proficient in providing one-on-one coaching, training in digital tools, or strategies for enhancing online visibility would be particularly well-suited to participate. The emphasis on skill development and improving local supply chains also opens avenues for businesses who can innovate and adapt to diverse client needs while effectively engaging with the local trading environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Business Support Programme 2018-2020

Notice Description

The Council is inviting tenders for the delivery of a second e-Business Support Programme. The programme will offer a package of flexible and responsive support aimed at improving the knowledge, skills and application of digital business tools by businesses based in the Royal Borough. The contract will run for a period of three years, starting from January 2018. Additional information: It is anticipated that the programme will run from January 2018 and support a minimum of 400 Royal Greenwich based businesses over three years. The programme is intended to benefit trading SMEs and is not a start-up programme. It is aimed at SMEs who have a trading history or have already started trading from all areas of the Borough. The emphasis is on business support; this is not intended to be solely a training programme although training will clearly feature. There will need to be a balance of one to one and group activities that ensures the service is responsive to the needs of individual businesses drawn from a diverse base in terms of sector, size, experience and technical knowledge. The programme should deliver a package of flexible and responsive support that will help businesses identify and build or expand their on-line presence and increase use of digital media and tools. This should include provision of one to one business support including help to develop bespoke digital business plans and follow up support to ensure implementation and application of knowledge/ skills gained. The programme will need to offer a menu of support to develop skills and knowledge of digital technology and applications in the following key areas: * E-Commerce; digital business tools (CRM systems, accounting etc) * On line marketing and trading (taking orders and payment on-line and stock control) * International trading on line * Social media for business (individual businesses and groups of businesses where this supports supply chain development) * Establishing a strong on line presence (website design/creation) * E-tendering and crowd funding * Cyber security and data protection NB This list is not exhaustive; other areas will be added in response to business needs and changing technology. The service should include support to encourage groups of businesses to grow their on line presence and marketing where this helps to promote specific locations (e.g. shopping area) product group (e.g. food, crafts) or events (e.g. markets, Tall Ships etc). Support to help grow supply chains should also feature in the programme. Success measures will include improved SME skills and knowledge; improved SME business performance (e.g. increased sales/turn-over,) jobs safeguarded/ created and an increase in local supply chain activity/ multiplier effect. All KPIs will need to be evidenced through transparent and auditable records and independent evaluation. To express an interest and apply please follow the instructions from the link https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f2e3eef-efab-441f-be14-08f678bf514f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19040422-50a1-444a-8c82-98e5b6c14acc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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