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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support

Herefordshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Jul 2024 at 13:02

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11 Apr 2024 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support" contract, classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 79410000). The tender, which was published on 11 April 2024, aimed to appoint up to 10 business advisors to provide one-to-one business advice in Herefordshire, leveraging the £7.54 million UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) awarded to support the government's Levelling Up agenda. The procurement followed an open procedure and encompassed various subcategories, including general, financial, marketing, human resources, and production management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £250,000, will be executed from 29 July 2024 to 31 March 2025, targeting Herefordshire in England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services. Companies offering expertise in business, general management, financial, marketing, human resources, or production management consultancy will find this contract particularly relevant. Given the focus on local economic development and skills enhancement, participating in this tender can facilitate business growth and reinforce brand presence within the region. SMEs that can deliver high-quality, tailored business support and contribute to productivity and employment growth are well-suited to compete for future opportunities stemming from this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council was awarded PS7.54m UK Shared Prosperity Funding. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF or the Fund) is a central pillar of the UK government's ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. It seizes the opportunities of leaving the European Union, by investing in domestic priorities and targeting funding where it is needed most: building pride in place, supporting high quality skills training, supporting pay, employment and productivity growth and increasing life chances. This funding is part of Intervention E24: Funding for new and improvements to existing training hubs, business support offers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-interventions-outputs-and-indicators/interventions-list-for-england. The council is looking to appoint up to 10 business advisors to deliver 1-2-1 business advice to support delivery of this intervention in Herefordshire. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5908c16-7b13-4e98-876e-5d515755163e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32446b73-977e-4b55-819e-f8a21a4b72d7
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
Herefordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
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
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Aim Solutions Limited

BIC Innovation

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association Ltd

Impact Innovation & Growth Services Ltd

J&G Johnson Ltd T/A Mountain Perspective

Minerva Elite Performance

Schoolgate Accounting Services Ltd

V4 Services Limited

YTKO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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