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Specialist Retail Business Support Adviser

EMB-GROUP LTD

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Award

22 Oct 2020 at 08:28

Award Notice
Tender

25 Sep 2020 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves EMB-GROUP LTD seeking a Specialist Retail Business Support Adviser to provide consultancy services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the retail sector in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. The tender was published on 25th September 2020, and its tender period closed on 12th October 2020. This opportunity falls under the category of general management consultancy services, with a contract value of £18,900, funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The contract period is set to begin on 2nd November 2020 and conclude on 30th April 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in retail business support, to engage with local SMEs and help navigate the challenges posed by the post-COVID-19 landscape. Businesses that are SMEs or voluntary and community sector organisations, as indicated by the contract’s suitability requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. These firms can leverage their expertise in delivering tailored advice and support to enhance the operational capabilities of retail businesses in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Retail Business Support Adviser

Notice Description

East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is a private company which provides a range of business consultancy and programme management services. EMB is seeking to appoint a specialist Retail Business Support Adviser to deliver specialist advice to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail sector in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. The appointed contractor will proactively engage retail SME businesses in West Lindsey district, to understand their challenges and opportunities and provide high quality business advice and effective signposting to support the business through the post-COVID-19 re-opening phase. More details on the services required and a template for responding to this opportunity are contained in the attached Specification document. The Retail Business Support Adviser service is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eda1ac28-a2c5-4c85-b571-3bc2fdc0fff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad25e0b-febe-4615-a004-c52723738c37
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMB-GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@embltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1RJ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Astley & St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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