Tender

Scaling Up - Business Support

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has issued a tender with the title "Scaling Up - Business Support" for the provision of Business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 26th April 2024 and a contract period starting on 7th May 2024 lasting until 7th March 2025. This opportunity is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering business support in the London region (CR0 1EA).

This tender from the London Borough of Croydon presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in business consultancy, well-support services, and business organisation services to engage in a hybrid face-to-face and online business support programme. Companies looking to support SMEs with growth potential and provide 1-2-1 business advisory services are encouraged to participate. The open procedure (below threshold) allows for a diverse range of businesses to compete and potentially expand their presence in the London market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scaling Up - Business Support

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to engage a supplier to deliver Business Support on behalf of the London Borough of Croydon. The support should be a hybrid of face to face and online support. The provider should incorporate a launch event to market the programme and attract local businesses. The council would like to see a bootcamp format used to support SME's with the potential to grow. The provider should also support businesses in accessing 1-2-1 support with a network of business advisers. Additional information: This opportunity is available via Croydon Tenders Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4181f0e-8a5c-4ad8-b663-81aa2f3ebdbe
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

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

CPV Codes

76460000 - Well-support services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2024 - 7 Mar 2025 6-12 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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