Tender

Social Enterprise Support Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jan 2018 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is seeking to commission a Social Enterprise Support Service aimed at fostering the development of social enterprises in Leicestershire. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on other community, social, and personal services, as well as business and management consultancy services. The tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set for 14th February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2023. The total value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum value of £40,000, and the service will be delivered in the East Midlands region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing consultancy and support services. These businesses can play a vital role in assisting the Council with its objectives of stimulating local economic development through innovative income generation solutions and social impact initiatives. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to the expansion of social enterprises while benefiting from potential long-term contracts and collaborations with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Enterprise Support Service

Notice Description

The Council seeks to commission an appropriate organisation to deliver a Social Enterprise Support Service to support the development of social enterprises in Leicestershire. The service will include providing one-to-one advice and support to potential, emerging and existing social enterprises/social businesses, along with other community based (not-for-private-profit) organisations, who are exploring alternative methods of generating income/investment. The service will also include the provision of strategic advice to Leicestershire County Council around specialist areas such as: service devolution and alternative service delivery models (including employee-led 'spin-outs', mutual and co-operatives); embedding the Social Value Act in commissioning; alternative finance models; and social investment and social impact bonds. The service will also support the Council's objectives around stimulating local economic and business growth, with a particular focus on social businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a82bee88-6c29-4986-b203-1e4c4a220f1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c51b3af-da99-4840-88cf-7611362b3bc4
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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