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Provision of Business Support Consultants for DRIVE Project

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2021 at 16:41

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2021 at 12:13

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2021 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council is seeking to procure business support consultancy services for the DRIVE Project, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of local enterprises in Lancashire. The contract, classified under business services (CPV code: 79000000), has a total value of £214,000 and covers a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 8th March 2021. This opportunity is focused on supporting businesses within East Lancashire boroughs such as Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, and Ribble Valley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consulting and support services. Businesses that possess local knowledge, established connections with regional networks, and experience in business growth support would be well-suited to participate in this tender. By successfully bidding, these organisations can contribute to the delivery of tailored support aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of over 200 businesses in Lancashire, thus potentially expanding their market reach and impact within the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Business Support Consultants for DRIVE Project

Notice Description

To secure the drive Project Affilius have joined forces with Selnet Ltd, the Social Enterprise Network for Lancashire. Selnet are nationally recognised as one of the UK's top 100 Social Enterprises and the lead body representing social enterprise in the Lancashire sub-region. Selnet provide a range of business support services delivered through partners that build capacity, provide resources and opportunities to help increase competitiveness, sustainability and impact of the business supported. Selnet have many years' experience in contract management and are the lead partner in the delivery of the drive project. At Affilius we aim to provide an enjoyable service which guides our clients through a digital evolution to increase competitiveness, profitability, employee engagement and client satisfaction. We are a small team that gives clients flexibility and high levels of personal responsibility, expertise supported by a strong network of industry partners. "drive" is a new, bespoke, stand-alone programme for Lancashire enterprises and entrepreneurs that fills a gap in both business start-up and growth support provision across Lancashire. As a trusted project partner Affilius have agreed with Selnet to deliver specialist business support through a team of advisers, support activity will focus in Lancashire districts: Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn Ribble Valley and Blackburn with Darwen. Affilius have committed private match funding to enable the partnership to access ERDF grant funding and are committed to achieving the project deliverables for the Lancashire economy. Over the lifetime of the project we will reach over 200 Businesses including social enterprise that will benefit from support tailored to their individual business needs. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced business advisers to operate on a consultancy basis as part of the Affilius supply team. To provide business planning support to drive beneficiaries from specified Boroughs within East Lancashire (Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley). In order to encourage positive engagement in all Boroughs we are seeking to appoint up to 3 experienced advisers who have knowledge of the area, links to local business and business networks and connections with Lancashire Business growth hub, Boost Lancashire. The applicant should be aware of all existing business support provision across Lancashire, able to encourage engagement from businesses that will benefit from the package of support the drive project will deliver, and provide targeted support for businesses that are outside the scope of Boost. *Please note this is not a Blackpool Council opportunity* Additional information: Tender documentation available via the above link - please direct all enquiries and submissions via the Proactis portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f0a651f-0a27-4b5d-9eb0-3142728b4d70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2142ef-3dbf-4da3-8b60-e970779b6cc9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

L TRICKETT

MIKE WILSON

Further Information

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