Tender

CO0104 Business Digitising and E-Commerce Support

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2021 at 09:22

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28 Jul 2021 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement opportunity is managed by Essex County Council on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The tender, titled "CO0104 Business Digitising and E-Commerce Support," is aimed at enhancing digital transformation services across North and Mid Essex. The current procurement stage is 'Tender', with a submission deadline of 13 August 2021, and contract periods running from 11 October 2021 to 10 October 2022. The value of the contract is set at £140,000, classified under the industry category of 'Business and management consultancy and related services', specifically focusing on delivering free digital and e-commerce support to businesses in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialist firms in digital services, particularly those experienced in e-commerce support and cybersecurity, enabling local businesses to adapt and thrive in a post-pandemic market. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they can bring innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of businesses in the North and Mid Essex region. Successful bidders will contribute to job creation and business sustainability, aligning with the ongoing recovery efforts in the local economy.

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Notice Title

CO0104 Business Digitising and E-Commerce Support

Notice Description

This tender is for the business digitising and e-commerce support element of the programme, including cyber security, which will add value to existing provision across North and Mid Essex, enabling more capacity into the system and targeted support. The aim of this tender is to appoint a specialist organisation to deliver free business digital and e-commerce support across North and Mid Essex. Essex County Council is managing this procurement on behalf of the NEEB partnership and the five individual contracts will run parallel to one another, under the NEEB Business Support & Skills Programme, with each procurement contracted and managed accordingly. All bids must demonstrate their ability to deliver proportionately across the NEEB geography and must demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills required to deliver business digitising and e-commerce support. This fund is responding directly to the needs of the business community, and it is expected that the programme will be delivered by October 2022. Bids must demonstrate their ability to build capacity into the programme to continue to deliver business digitising and e-commerce support beyond October 2022 across the NEEB geography. It is expected that the digitising and e-commerce support programme will align with the other programmes of support under the Business Support & Skills Programme, covering the six local authority geographies of Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Tendring and Uttlesford. The primary purpose of the procurement opportunity is to deliver digital and e-commerce support that will create and safeguard jobs and support business growth and survival across North and Mid Essex. Digital transformation is key to the recovery of businesses, with the need to switch to online platforms as alternative or additional sales channels. Supporting businesses to safeguard themselves during and post the pandemic is central to the NEEB Business Support & Skills Programme. Business digitisation should allow businesses to innovate and be agile in order to safeguard against any future disruption caused by the pandemic and to enable businesses to maximise opportunities to ensure that they not only survive but thrive. This digital support element of the programme will be required to take its place in the Essex business support landscape and needs to be tailored to address current requirements and demand. Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT CO0104 Business Digitising and E-Commerce Support https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfc3d9f-5ff3-4e50-a027-a25f6c03dff5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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