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Specialist Accounting Consultant for the ERDF Funded Business Growth Programme

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2017 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Specialist Accounting Consultant as part of its ERDF Funded Business Growth Programme, aimed at supporting approximately 160 SME businesses in the North West of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 9th October 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £100,000, is set to commence on 1st November 2017 and run for 12 months, with a potential extension for an additional year, aligning with the existing ERDF Consultancy Framework established in June 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth-oriented businesses, specifically those offering financial consultancy services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate in this competition, given the focus on accounting consultancy in a framework designed to enhance business support in the local area. By engaging in this process, firms can expand their portfolios while contributing to the economic development of the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Accounting Consultant for the ERDF Funded Business Growth Programme

Notice Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to receive quotations from bidders for KMBC is looking to add an Accounting Consultant to its existing project consultancy offer (Framework established in June 2016) to assist in the ERDF funded Business Growth Programme (formerly Liverpool City Region Integrated Business Support Programme). It is anticipated that the programme will benefit approximately 160 of the SME businesses based in Knowsley. ERDF funding was approved for the Business Growth Programme in May 2016. The accounting consultancy contract will be for up to 12 months with the option to extend a further 12 month subject to a programme extension to bring it in line with the already existing ERDF Consultancy Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88deb30-20cf-40cb-832c-c7f29ccc5ec1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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