Tender

GB-Watford: Provision of Business Advice and Digital Skills

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Aug 2021 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council is conducting a tender for "Provision of Business Advice and Digital Skills," aimed at enhancing the support for local businesses in Watford, situated in the East of England. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1 September 2021. The project has a financial envelope of £25,000 to £50,000 and falls under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, with a focus on business development consultancy services. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in reshaping business support in Watford. Companies with expertise in providing business consultancy, digital skills training, e-commerce solutions, and digital tools will find this procurement particularly suitable. The initiative aims to equip local businesses with essential skills to recover from the economic impacts of the Covid pandemic, fostering growth across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Provision of Business Advice and Digital Skills

Notice Description

The requirement is to identify gaps in the current business advice and support provision and propose a package of additional support and advice, which will be of significant benefit to Watford businesses, from across all sectors. We want our businesses to benefit from professional, expert and practical support and advice. For Digital Skills, the programme would be designed for businesses from all sectors in Watford to help them overcome the economic effects of Covid and to develop their businesses. This is likely to be a hybrid model combining online learning, face-to-face learning and group work to develop digital business skills to include: *E-commerce. *Digital business tools such as accounting and CRM systems. *Establishing a strong online presence. *Identifying the right digital platforms to reach the business's targeted audiences. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Council is seeking Expressions of Interest to enter into a tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025e9e53-0e94-4b18-9e3d-64af77d94523
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

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Derek Hatcher
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278370

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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