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Pilot Business Growth Programme

EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2020 at 11:19

Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2019 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Eden District Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Pilot Business Growth Programme". This initiative is intended to support local businesses in the North West of England, specifically in locations such as Appleby, Alston, Kirkby Stephen, and Penrith. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period set to begin on 3 February 2020 and conclude on 5 February 2021. The total value of the contract is £34,000, and the initial tender period closed on 10 January 2020.

This programme presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer consultancy and support services. Businesses specialising in areas such as marketing, finance, and business development are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on Brexit-related workshops and bespoke advice services also highlights the potential for companies with expertise in guiding local businesses through transitional challenges and growth strategies to thrive in this bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot Business Growth Programme

Notice Description

Eden District Council is seeking bids from contractors to deliver a Pilot Business Growth Programme within Eden for a term of twelve months, to include the following: A minimum of four Brexit workshops for local businesses to take place at Appleby, Alston, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith. Delivery of bespoke one to one business advice and support to existing and new businesses (limited to SMEs) including one to one Brexit advice where required. Provision of general advice workshops/Networking events for businesses focussing on the following themes: Marketing, Finance, Business Growth/Scaling Up (Demystifying becoming VAT registered), Recruitment and Retention. Particular emphasis on networking events for the creative and Tech companies would be valuable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85999d78-61ab-43bd-8de8-a49c8777ef82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8ec25-29c1-4119-b49b-efaf96dd77cb
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 5 Feb 2021 1-2 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
EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA11 7YG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith North
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDKITE INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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