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ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants - AWARD

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants" initiative. This programme aims to enhance business growth and productivity among SMEs in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total estimated value of £448,500 over the contract period from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2022. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender closed on 2 September 2020.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage with local government initiatives. Businesses that can effectively market grant offerings and provide support through the application process are well-suited for this tender, particularly those with expertise in business development and support services. The programme specifically aims for the successful delivery of at least 1,576 grants within East Sussex, thus creating a dynamic environment for local economic growth.

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Notice Title

ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants - AWARD

Notice Description

The County Council is committed to using the learning gained through the SEBB 2017 programme to develop a new South East Business Boost programme commencing in 2020. The SEBB 2020 programme will provide both financial and non-financial support to SMEs as follows: o Business Growth and Productivity Grants of between one thousand and ten thousand pounds at 30 percent of total project cost The role of the Service Provider in East Sussex will be to: a) Market the available grant offers to SMEs throughout the East Sussex area b) Support eligible businesses through the grant process ensuring a minimum of 1576 grants are delivered in East Sussex c) Provide all necessary reporting to the Programme Management Team at the Lead Authority (Southend-on-Sea Borough Council) and the County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7c78d0f-55bb-4143-b072-82fb1d721fef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555c0e9-722e-4937-acfc-472424bbeb84
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£448,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALWAYS POSSIBLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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