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UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Supporting Businesses (Growth and Innovation)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2024 at 11:00

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15 Nov 2023 at 11:50

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15 Nov 2023 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council is inviting qualified contractors to provide business support services as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This opportunity aims to enhance local business growth and innovation by offering grants to beneficiary businesses. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a tender deadline of December 8, 2023. The contract period is from February 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The main procurement category is services, specifically administrative and business development services.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to engage with the West Northamptonshire Council in delivering vital business support services. Companies specializing in business consultancy and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on fostering local business growth and skills development, this tender aligns with the UK government's commitment to Levelling Up. Interested businesses can access detailed documentation by registering on the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal.

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Notice Title

UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Supporting Businesses (Growth and Innovation)

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitable qualified and experienced Contractor to provide business support services. The scope of these services to be defined by the applicant but examples might include, provision of business diagnostic services, peer networks, workshops and 1:1 coaching and mentoring services. To support the provision of grants to beneficiary businesses to a maximum value of PS20,000. This opportunity is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides PS2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus Additional information: Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa911b30-aae3-409d-9faf-69d7e5d039c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
WNC Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 7000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION

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