Award

Business Support Unlocked

DUE NORTH LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Apr 2023 at 09:39

Award

18 Apr 2023 at 10:11

Tender

27 Feb 2023 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Business Support Unlocked" tender issued by North Somerset Council involves the provision of SFEDI accredited support services for local businesses and SMEs in the Business services industry category. The tender, at the Award stage, has a contract value of £150,000 in GBP, with a tender period ending on 27th March 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st May 2023 to 31st March 2025. The buying organisation, Due North Limited, located in Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom, is seeking a provider to deliver various business support services in the South West region.

This tender opportunity, initiated by North Somerset Council, is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) looking to expand their business through the provision of business support services. Businesses offering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, security, or business analysis consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this open procurement procedure. The contract provides an opportunity for eligible businesses to engage with the local government in delivering critical services to support local businesses and foster economic growth in the region.

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Notice Title

Business Support Unlocked

Notice Description

NOTICE PUBLISHED IN ERROR - WITHDRAWN. North Somerset Council require a SFEDI accredited provider to offer free at the point of access support for local businesses and SMEs. The provider will be expected to operate universal prestart, early growth and business resilience services, delivered through a range of responsive workshops and face to face individualised business advice. More information is available on the Supplying the South West procurement portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7793024-59bd-4426-ba8c-5149741a65c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480a6042-e81e-4cbe-ad68-330d3f3c215c
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

75110000 - General public services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 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
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NORTH SOMERSET ENTERPRISE AGENCY

NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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