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Invitation to Tender for the provision of Training for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in marketing, communications, business development and diversification of income streams

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 14:25

Award Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 07:59

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 10:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council recently finalised a procurement process for the provision of training services aimed at the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The contract, titled "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Training for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in marketing, communications, business development and diversification of income streams," falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services, with additional classifications related to Training services (CPV: 80500000). The training will be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure procurement, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, had a tender period that ended on 25th October 2024 and a contract period from 14th November 2024 to 14th February 2025. The total contract value was £35,520 GBP, with the final award amount being £33,175 GBP to the supplier, Let's Do Business Group.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of supporting the VCSE sector's marketing, communications, business development, and income diversification needs. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering growth through enhanced business development and service offerings. By engaging with local authorities like Herefordshire Council, businesses can strengthen ties with the public sector while contributing to social enterprise growth, thereby gaining visibility and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Training for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in marketing, communications, business development and diversification of income streams

Notice Description

This tender relates to a contract for the provision of Training for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in marketing, communications, business development and diversification of income streams with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documents you will need to register an account on the same site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a863fb27-d9f2-4f74-ae0c-47e6418359a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29947ed-067e-4351-a7b2-fc58a887e80d
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 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
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET'S DO BUSINESS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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