Tender

Universal Business Support

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is seeking an SFEDI accredited provider through an open procurement process for the "Universal Business Support" tender. This initiative aims to bolster local businesses and SMEs by offering universal pre-start, early growth, and business resilience services. The tender's application deadline is 4th August 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st September 2020 and run until 30th September 2021. The services will primarily be delivered in the South West of the United Kingdom, covering a range of business-related assistance outlined under various CPV classifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the consultancy and business support sector. Companies with expertise in delivering workshops and personalised business advice may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these businesses can establish long-term relationships with a local council, positioning themselves as trusted partners in fostering economic development in the region.

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Notice Title

Universal Business Support

Notice Description

North Somerset Council are searching for a SFEDI accredited provider to support local business' and SME's. The provider will be expected to operate universal pre-start, early growth and business resilience services, delivered through a range of responsive workshops and face-to-face individualised business advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad18ad18-9f8b-4609-b706-ed66bd7ed315
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Beers
Contact Email
rachel.beers@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1275888179

Buyer Location

Locality
CLEVEDON
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

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