Tender

Southwark Pioneers Fund: Start-Up and Growth Programmes

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently seeking tenders for the "Southwark Pioneers Fund: Start-Up and Growth Programmes," which aims to support local entrepreneurs and micro-businesses. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 29 April 2022. This initiative falls under the category of business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security) and involves a total funding value of £850,000. The successful contracts are anticipated to commence on 30 June 2022 and last until 26 June 2026, with delivery addresses based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are looking to expand their service offerings or assist Southwark-based entrepreneurs. Businesses that specialise in providing enterprise support, including consulting, training, or tailored services for start-ups and growth-focused companies, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging with this initiative not only fosters local economic development but also positions participating firms as key players in the emerging entrepreneurial landscape of Southwark.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southwark Pioneers Fund: Start-Up and Growth Programmes

Notice Description

Southwark Council has established the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) to invest in Southwark's entrepreneurs and micro-businesses. We want to help residents who aspire to start their own enterprise and support those who wish to grow their existing Southwark-based enterprises. A key focus of the fund is to support people from those groups who are typically under-represented in business. The Fund is primarily an enterprise support programme which includes grants. Enterprise support will be delivered via four separate agreements: i. Start-up Programme - Enterprises support for start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs ii. Growth Programme - Enterprise support for later-stage enterprises focused on growth iii. Green Programme - Support for enterprises to decarbonise and reduce their environmental impact iv. Social and Community Programme - support for social and community enterprises, prioritising those led by people from minoritised backgrounds Southwark Council invites Tenders for the provision of the Southwark Pioneers Fund Start-Up and Growth programmes. Tenders may be submitted for either or both of the 2 Services. However a tenderer may only be awarded one of the 2 Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe7eb75-dd0b-461e-99ac-381bc5b20c02
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
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2022 - 26 Jun 2026 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
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
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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