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Business Support Unlocked

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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26 Apr 2023 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for 'Business Support Unlocked', aimed at providing SFEDI accredited support for local businesses and SMEs. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure, with a contract value of £150,000. The contract period is set to start on May 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. The buying organization, North Somerset Council, is located in Weston-super-Mare, England. The industry category for this procurement is business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This tender, 'Business Support Unlocked', presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the services industry, particularly those offering business analysis consultancy services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a fair chance for various types of businesses to compete. The contract period spans from May 2023 to March 2025, allowing successful bidders to engage in long-term business relationships with North Somerset Council. Businesses looking to grow through offering services to enhance local business development are well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Support Unlocked

Notice Description

North Somerset Council require a SFEDI accredited provider to offer free at the point of access support for local businesses and SMEs. The provider will be expected to operate universal pre-start, early growth and business resilience services, delivered through a range of responsive workshops and face-to-face individualised business advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a970b09d-c1af-4f5b-aa54-6139ee75e77b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c01775-eada-4b48-b042-d90a36dee891
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

75110000 - General public services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
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
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH SOMERSET ENTERPRISE AGENCY LTD/T/A THE HIVE

Further Information

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