Award

Dorset Business Support Service, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 11:11

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jun 2024 at 09:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has awarded a contract to WSX Enterprise Ltd for the delivery of a Business Support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This service, which falls under the category of general management consultancy services with additional administrative services for business operations, aims to provide information, guidance, and advice to local businesses at various stages, including pre-start, and assist Dorset Council in awarding business grants. The contract, valued at £198,500 GBP, commenced on 11 September 2024, and is set to conclude on 31 March 2025. Located in England, this initiative uses an open procurement method and has completed its award stage as of 1 October 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and administrative services to enhance their portfolios and establish a strong presence in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, benefiting from the funding and support framework provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their expertise and client base by working closely with Dorset Council and supporting local business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Business Support Service, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Notice Description

Dorset Council seeks to procure delivery of a Business Support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Support comprises providing relevant information, guidance and advice to local businesses at all stages including pre-start, and providing Dorset Council with assessment, evaluation and recommendations to award business grants funded by UKSPF. This is an estimated 7-month contract with an end date of 31 March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be62ca60-552e-4fc0-805e-01906bc58c5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d16552-5922-4ed9-a78f-4c0c523acbfd
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bryony Blair
Contact Email
bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225532

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
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
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSX ENTERPRISE

Further Information

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