Tender

Business and Operational Support Services

COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jul 2019 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Copeland Borough Council seeks to appoint a provider for "Business and Operational Support Services" aimed at enhancing the Industrial Solutions Hub (ISH) concept. This tender falls under the general public services category and is located in Whitehaven, North West England. The current stage of procurement is at the tender phase, with an official end date set for 12th August 2019. The total budget for this project is £60,000, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd September 2019 and last until 1st September 2021. Interested parties can find further details in the Invitation to Tender documents available upon registration on The Chest Procurement Portal.

This opportunity can significantly bolster business growth for SMEs, particularly those offering services in business advice, funding, and training. Companies that can facilitate operational development, assist in engaging supply chain partners, or foster innovation in start-up and micro-business cultures will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the project, involving key players such as Sellafield Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, suggests potential for wider networking and partnership opportunities across the region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business and Operational Support Services

Notice Description

Copeland Borough Council, on behalf of a collaborative partnership, which includes the Council, Sellafield Ltd, Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, is seeking to appoint a provider of the following services to support the further development of the Industrial Solutions Hub (ISH) concept. In summary the services to be provided include; * Act as the single-entry point to the support and services provided for existing and new entrepreneurs both within the ISH project and elsewhere across the business support community in Cumbria and the north-west relating to, for example, business advice and support, funding and training * Support the operational development and activities of the ISH and its partners specifically supporting engagement with existing and new supply chain partners and resourcing business development opportunities from across Cumbria, the rest of the UK and internationally * Act as the operational entity to develop the Watershed and Buzz Station business centre and create an innovative start-up and micro business culture. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence/clarifications must be made via The Chest (messages area). For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0059f0cb-09b6-48f5-bae9-748abd37a7a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2021 2-3 years
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
COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

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