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Universal Business Support (UBS) Consultancy

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2022 at 15:21

Award Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2020 at 08:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Gloucestershire Council has awarded a contract for the "Universal Business Support (UBS) Consultancy" as part of its initiative to aid local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Classed under miscellaneous business and business-related services, this £201,000 procurement aims to provide business support services through an open procedure. The contract is active and runs from 30 October 2020 until 31 March 2023, following the tender period which concluded on 28 September 2020. This project is located in South Gloucestershire, England, offering significant opportunities for local providers.

This consultancy tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in business consultancy and management services. Companies that can offer innovative strategies for economic recovery and adaptation in the face of changing market conditions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses aiming to support other enterprises can leverage this contract to enhance their own growth while contributing positively to the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Business Support (UBS) Consultancy

Notice Description

With the onset of the Coronavirus outbreak the economy has suffered and the Council is now focusing on supporting local businesses with its Universal Business Support Programme (to help businesses through the crisis and beyond). Our programme will help businesses to get the support they need, to adapt and recover and adjust to a new economic landscape. This is an opportunity for an experienced business support provider (or consortium of providers) to help businesses based in South Gloucestershire achieve their aspirations and contribute towards the area's economic prosperity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1d3a684-6fea-4367-9593-6b256aa55e10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592be9a9-3fea-4719-b360-55a0769996e7
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

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

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 7PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOL VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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