Tender

WORCESTERSHIRE INVESTMENT READINESS SUPPORT

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2018 at 15:23

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20 Aug 2018 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2018 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender for the provision of Investment Readiness Support, aimed at enhancing the capacity of businesses within the West Midlands region. The procurement is classified under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV code: 66171000). Interested parties can submit their tenders until 4 pm on 14th September 2018, as this procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. The associated contract is due to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run until 31st August 2019.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial consultancy and support services, particularly those equipped to assist businesses at a critical stage of expansion seeking funding advice. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage with diverse business needs while demonstrating innovative approaches, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs that thrive on client engagement and tailored delivery methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WORCESTERSHIRE INVESTMENT READINESS SUPPORT

Notice Description

The County Council is seeking to appoint an additional service provider/s for the provision of the non-financial Investment Readiness Support which is part of the Investing in Growth Programme. The Council requires the support to meet the diverse needs of businesses and offer a dynamic approach with methods of delivery and client engagement that are new and innovative. SMEs accessing Investment Readiness Support will be those at the point of significant expansion but in need of appropriate funding advice to achieve it. Closing time and date for Tenders 4pm 14th Spetember 2018 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9b0b6c0-833c-4939-880b-9828bb1ecdd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498f8396-503b-447f-abee-7253232900b8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial 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
20 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 6-12 months
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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