Tender

Provision of Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Programme

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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09 Mar 2017 at 18:02

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09 Mar 2017 at 17:49

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02 Mar 2017 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Newham College of Further Education, inviting tenders for the "Provision of Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Programme". This project, classified under business and management consultancy services, targets growth within London, specifically addressing areas of low enterprise activity. The bidding period is set to conclude on 17 March 2017, following which the contract will commence on 3 April 2017 and run until 30 September 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, facilitating broad participation from interested vendors.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on enterprise development and support for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing comprehensive consultancy—specifically those with experience in mentoring and delivering tailored business support programs—would be well-suited to compete. The initiative, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, aims to identify and nurture potential high-growth enterprises across London, thus creating substantial avenues for growth and impact in the local business ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Provision of Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Programme

Notice Description

Enterprise for London is an enterprise support organisation constituted as not for profit distribution company, specifically set up to offer consistent support to businesses that are both starting up and growing within Greater London. Enterprise Steps is a part ERDF funded project led by Newham College in partnership with London South Bank University and Enterprise for London. The project will identify and engage pre-trade and early stage SMEs pan-London in areas of low enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups to create new enterprises and help existing enterprises survive, prosper and grow by delivering a three-stage programme: STAGE 1: New pre-start and fledgling enterprises receive a tailored programme to support their creation and establishment. STAGE 2: ENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROGRAMME: Existing early stage enterprises, along with new enterprises created through Stage 1 will agree a tailored programme of activities including mentoring and workshops, to help them survive, flourish and grow. STAGE 3: FASTRACK ESCALATOR : As part of the diagnostic assessment and action plan, new or early stage businesses with potential for growth will be identified. These will be benchmarked against a 5-point criteria for growth potential. Eligible enterprises will be enrolled onto the Fast Track Escalator programme, which provides additional one to one support, training and intensive strategy work. The advice delivered by EfL will contribute to the overall outputs of the programme: * 325 enterprises supported * 250 new enterprises supported * 50 increased employment * 100 entrepreneurs supported * 15 new to the market products Enterprise Steps is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one of the European Union's Structural Funds which is used to tackle regional disparities across Europe. ERDF helps to stimulate economic development and growth; it provides support to businesses, encourages innovation and supports regeneration. Enterprise for London Ltd (EfL) invites tenders for business consultancy services for the ERDF funded project Enterprise Steps. EfL require the services of two business consultants to support the delivery of the Enterprise Steps ERDF funded project to potential businesses and entrepreneurs who could benefit from the support available. The maximum number of days that can be offered from each consultant is two days of consultancy per week We will accept applications from companies offering two consultants or individual consultants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86eb023e-43a2-43ea-b712-fb93405fae79
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 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
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Tom Bircham
Contact Email
procurement@enterpriseforlondon.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 9AB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Caledonian
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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