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AWARDED contract for the use of government funding to support businesses that have been affected by the pandemic

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 Feb 2022 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Hertfordshire District Council is currently finalising a tender for the awarded contract to utilise government funding aimed at supporting businesses impacted by the pandemic. The contract, valued at £89,000, falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in Letchworth, England. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 13 January 2022 and concluding on 14 January 2023. All allocated funding must be effectively spent by 31 March 2022, creating a sense of urgency for the execution of this project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in providing business support services. Companies specialising in grant administration and business consultancy would be particularly well-suited to engage in this contracted work, given the circumstances of immediate support needed for local businesses. With the focus on rapid implementation and support, businesses that can deliver prompt, effective solutions will be well-positioned to benefit from this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARDED contract for the use of government funding to support businesses that have been affected by the pandemic

Notice Description

The Council has received a top up of ARG funding to a value of PS1.2m which can be used for direct grants to businesses and wider business support. All funding must be spent by 31 March 2022 and Government is encouraging Councils to spend the money as soon as possible to provide much needed financial support to local businesses. For the purpose of this programme we will contract with Exemplas. Exemplas is one of three key partners that between them provide the Herts Growth Hub Service to Hertfordshire SMEs under core funding from the Herts Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Out of these three partners that provide the Growth Hub service Exemplas are the only Growth Hub consortium member responsible for the business advice aspects of the Growth Hub Service and the grant administration of funds for Business provided by both the LEP and National Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc2f5b66-4896-4304-add8-e55d72711c1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad6cd22-c57a-459b-ad13-b6586e975452
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2023 1-2 years
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
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH
Postcode
SG6 3HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXEMPLAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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