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Award

09 Jul 2024 at 07:01

Tender

18 Apr 2024 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for Business Advisors for the Growth Hub, a Business and management consultancy services project valued at £120,000. The contract's tender period ended on 20th May 2024, and the contract period will be from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026. This tender was conducted through an open procedure, and the buying organisation is looking for suppliers to support local businesses in the West Midlands region.

This opportunity to provide business advisory services for the Growth Hub presents a chance for consulting firms and business advisors to expand their reach and collaborate with the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the business landscape in Staffordshire County Council's geography. Interested parties can engage with the council to deliver tailored support and guidance to local businesses, potentially fostering growth and development in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract for Business Advisors for the Growth Hub

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council wish to appoint dedicated Growth Hub Business Advisors to take referrals from the Business Helpline, support local businesses across the contributing authority's geography, undertake business diagnostics and to signpost businesses to any relevant support available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-837b6123-3a18-49f8-987b-c43f81b1ee94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5891786d-6185-49ce-8044-e45661af1a2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Rocketeer Enterprise Ltd

Executive Training and Consultancy Ltd

EXCELLERATOR LIMITED

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce & Industry Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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