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Tender for the Provisioning of Business Support Workshops

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2019 at 15:27

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2018 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Tender for the Provisioning of Business Support Workshops." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is targeted for delivery in the East of England. The tender launched on 27th June 2018 and consisted of nine lots, covering various topics such as finance for non-financial managers, HR practices, and digital marketing. The submission deadline for tender responses was set for 31st July 2018, with the contract period commencing on 3rd September 2018 and concluding on 31st December 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises. Companies offering workshops or training in the specified areas have a competitive advantage in responding to this tender. The provision of these business support workshops aligns well with service providers experienced in enhancing skills and operational effectiveness for businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provisioning of Business Support Workshops

Notice Description

As part of this "Open" procurement process: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council ("the Council") invites electronic tender responses for the provisioning of Business Support Work Shops (BSW). This procurement process is divided into 9 Lots. Lot Title 1.Finance for non-financial managers 2. HR Practices 3. Marketing Plan 4. Project Management 5. Taking your Product to Market 6. Digital Marketing 7. Getting your Business online 8. I.T Skills for Business 9. Business Planning / Setting up a Social Enterprise Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is Noon Monday 23rd July 2018. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Tuesday 31st July 2018. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes but is not limited to detail on Experience, Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28ab35b-b4e1-4dd7-bfd1-d9d4dc52b54f
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ASCENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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