Tender

Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Tender

24 Jun 2020 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is seeking to engage business advisers for the "Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support" tender. This opportunity falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 29 July 2020. The contract period is slated to commence on 1 September 2020 and run until 30 June 2023. This open procurement method invites a wide range of participants, with the intention of renewing the pool of experienced advisers for various business support initiatives.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in business consulting and coaching. Potential bidders can expect to provide valuable business reviews, training needs analyses, and tailored action plans within a flexible framework that is responsive to the evolving needs of local businesses and start-ups in Cumbria. This initiative not only supports economic development within the region but also allows businesses in the consultancy sector to expand their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support

Notice Description

This invitation is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce/Cumbria Business Growth Hub. It covers business advice for the following initiatives delivered within its Cumbria Business Growth Hub umbrella:- ERDF Growth Hub project (including supply chain)- ERDF BSUS Business Start-Up Support project- New Enterprise Allowance- Other potential business support projects/initiativesWe are looking to renew our pool of experienced business advisers both generalist and specialist (individual advisers and/or specified individuals within an organisation) through a multi lot framework, to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans and deliver advice and coaching to businesses (primarily small and medium sized businesses [SMEs]) and/or potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of contracted advisers, drawn on as needed depending on factors such as levels of demand, client needs and preferences, experience and specialisms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a03b6-46b1-4773-85ae-73ef0e3c0d61
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
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8DA
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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