Tender

Digital Springboard - Business Growth Programme (VERSION2))

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Aug 2021 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is seeking bids for its "Digital Springboard - Business Growth Programme (VERSION 2)" aimed at delivering digital advice and support to micro and small businesses in the East of England. The tender is currently in the active stage and will conclude on 24 September 2021. The total contract value is set at £190,000, with a minimum requirement of £130,000. The contract is expected to commence from 1 October 2021 and will run until 30 September 2023, under an open procurement method using the open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for micro and small businesses, particularly those specialising in business development consultancy or digital services. With the potential for collaboration, including joint ventures or subcontracting arrangements, firms with experience in delivering comprehensive business support programmes would be ideally suited to compete. As the programme focuses on enhancing digital capabilities, IT service providers and consultants with expertise in digital transformation are also likely to find fruitful prospects within this contract.

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Notice Title

Digital Springboard - Business Growth Programme (VERSION2))

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is commissioning a branded programme of digital advice, support, web resources and events aimed at micro and small businesses across East Suffolk. We would welcome bids the set up and ongoing management of the service. Due to the nature of the services required this could be delivered via a sole supplier, a supplier with subcontractors delivering parts of the service or a joint bid eg a joint venture or a Special purpose vehicle. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6147885f-8a3f-44c8-9de6-8c9f34bf5134
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 (above 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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 years
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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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