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CIOS Growth Hub (Phase 2) Request for quotation Project evaluation and summative assessment Cornwall Council

CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD

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01 Aug 2022 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, represented by Cornwall Development Company Ltd, is currently seeking quotations for the evaluation and summative assessment of the CIOS Growth Hub (Phase 2) project. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 23rd August 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2022 and continue until 31st March 2023. The project aims to facilitate the growth of businesses in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly area, with a significant financial investment of £3,487,750 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in project evaluation and consulting services, making it particularly suited for SMEs and social enterprises that focus on supporting business growth. Companies that can provide comprehensive assessment services and have a track record in delivering similar projects will find this an advantageous bidding environment. The initiative aims to streamline access to business support services, thus fostering innovation, investment, and overall economic development within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CIOS Growth Hub (Phase 2) Request for quotation Project evaluation and summative assessment Cornwall Council

Notice Description

Cornwall Council wishes to commission ERDF project evaluation and summative assessment services for the CIOS Growth Hub (2) project. The project is delivering an investment of PS3,487,750 for the provision of a Growth Hub in CIOS. This project was a response to ERDF Call reference OC05R17P 0600 under Priority Axis PA3 IP3d. The project's start date was 1st October 2018 and its Activity End Date, Practical Completion Date and Financial Completion Date are respectively; * Activity End date: 30th June 2023 * Practical Completion Date: 31st August 2023 * Financial Completion Date: 31st July 2023 The CIOSGH encourages and supports businesses to grow, innovate and invest through a one-stop service for information and guidance on and access to business support provision. It does this through a content-rich website and social media activity backed by a telephone and face-to-face/virtual service delivered by a team of experienced Business Connectors across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Target beneficiaries are all eligible pre-starts, start-ups, micro businesses and SMEs, including social enterprises, throughout the CIOS LEP area. The Growth Hub team comprises a management function, Business Connectors supported by marketing & communications specialists and a back-office staff. The Business Connectors offer a long-term client relationship opportunity for businesses with growth potential. The website operation is contracted out to a third-party web development company but managed by the Operations Manager. The team has developed and changed over the life of the project to reflect the client need and operational landscape. The central task of the Growth Hub is to simplify access to business support provision, for growth and growth potential businesses. This is achieved via a detailed diagnostic, action planning and referral service for eligible criterion businesses. It is planned to service; * 3450 (P13 Output) businesses with a minimum 3- Hour intervention focused on the Information, Diagnostic and Brokerage Model (IDB) * A small grants scheme (the Access to Growth Fund -A2GF) where across the life of the project it will administer 100 Grants to businesses in CIOS (C1 Output) In September 2020 CIOSGH also launched the ERDF COVID Kickstart Grant Scheme. This was a 'child project' through additional funds made available through DHLUC across all Growth Hubs in England for COVID Recovery. CIOSGH was awarded funds to administer circa 480 grants to businesses under two schemes: 1) Visitor Economy- PS1,068,902 2) Wider Economy- PS 500,000 Total- PS1,568,902

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d061a9eb-12f7-4f05-8d5b-acd7656ce941
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDRUTH
Postcode
TR15 3QG
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Pool & Tehidy
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

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