Tender

Town Centre Digital Business Support Platform

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 12:02

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 13:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council has launched an active tender titled "Town Centre Digital Business Support Platform" under the industry category of Business transaction and personal business software development services. The tender, published on 4th October 2024, invites bids through an open procedure (below threshold) to deliver business and enterprise support aimed at enhancing the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Place-Based Business Support priorities. Relevant businesses should ensure that submissions are completed by 17:00 on 20th October 2024. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, and the contract period will commence on 1st November 2024, concluding on 31st March 2025. The project is based in England, United Kingdom with a maximum value of £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for experienced and innovative business support organisations, particularly those specialising in digital marketing, business intelligence, and consultancy services. It requires the selected organisation to provide support tools and expertise, fostering sustainable digital growth among market-based businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises. Utilising a digital platform to manage social media activities and facilitate content creation will be crucial. Additionally, businesses adept in targeting protected characteristic groups, including ethnic minorities, disabled people, and women, will have a competitive edge. The contract emphasises building long-term digital capabilities within the business community, aligning closely with strategic and funding objectives, making it ideal for businesses aiming to expand their market presence and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Centre Digital Business Support Platform

Notice Description

Service Requirements St Helens Council require an appropriately experienced, reputable, and innovative, business and enterprise support organisation to deliver St Helens' UKSPF Place-Based Business Support priorities and performance target outputs/outcomes. The requirements of this commission are to: * Reach and engage with Market-based businesses, startups, and Social Enterprises. * Provide participating businesses with the knowledge and tools to leverage digital marketing for sustainable business growth. * Deliver businesses with longer-term access to digital support tools, skills and knowledge to help them evolve and keep up with innovations. * Improve business participation in digital marketing activity and promotion by providing access to an online platform that'll co-ordinate and manage all social media activity. * Provide a digital tool for businesses to support content creation, reach, and engagement across social media platforms * Deliver measurable and quantifiable outcomes that align with funding requirements and local strategic objectives. The successful bidder will be expected to conform to UK Shared Prosperity Fund guidelines and eligibility requirements. Claims to the Council must show eligible expenditure with the correct evidence. Bidders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with UKSPF guidance, including (but not necessarily limited to): * UKSPF outputs and outcomes definitions * UKSPF branding and publicity requirements The intention is to use quarterly claims in arrears for payments to suppliers. The Council will agree with the successful bidder the correct evidence and monitoring information to capture in order to evidence appropriate expenditure, and output/outcome achievement. The strategic direction and day to day operational contact is the GDP team within St Helens Council. It will be critical for the appointed organisation to quickly form a close working relationship with the GDP team and other Council teams, including UKSPF officers, to ensure the process is delivered in a timely manner. Interested bidders should propose their own delivery model and approach to delivery of targets and service level requirements (within the specified parameters). Special consideration should be given to how the service will target people in protected characteristics groups including ethnic minorities, disabled people, and women. Opportunity Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b09a8ad3-5182-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b2f0570-4174-4b87-92f6-0d0d40220a6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34151bc4-04ac-446f-84d8-a817d29523e9
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

72212400 - Business transaction and personal business software development services

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

75110000 - General public 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
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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