Tender

Growth Hub Service for the Heart of the South West LEP

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Somerset County Council, which is acting as the Accountable Body for the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP). They are seeking proposals for the "Growth Hub Service for the Heart of the South West LEP," aimed at enhancing business support services within the Devon, Somerset, Plymouth, and Torbay areas. This tender is currently in the planning stage and was published on 30th October 2015, with the tender period having closed on 30th November 2015. The estimated value of this tender is between £500,000 and £1,500,000, with services classified under business consultancy and support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing, consultancy, statistical, and advertising services to expand their portfolios. Organisations with experience in business intelligence, CRM systems, and partnership management would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this initiative, businesses can contribute to the strengthening of the economic landscape in the South West, whilst also enhancing their visibility and client engagement within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Growth Hub Service for the Heart of the South West LEP

Notice Description

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) covers the Local Authorities of Devon County Council, Somerset County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council. The purpose of the Growth Hub Service is to provide independent diagnosis and brokerage to existing business support services in the Region. The Growth Hub Service is made up of 3 elements this procurement exercise is for the first of those elements titled 'Service for All'. Service for All Awareness raising for publicly funded business support in the region, marketing the growth hub, messaging to businesses, business intelligence regarding business support needs, mapping of business support, CRM, partnership management. Somerset County Council as Accountable Body for the HotSW LEP is advertising this Contract Opportunity and managing the procurement process to select and appoint a suitably qualified economic operator to provide the contracted service. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Electronic access to information, including the Invitation to Tender is available through the Somerset County Council listing on the eTender portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers are required to express interest in the contract listing to download the procurement documentation. Electronic submission of tenders is required by the deadline through the contract listing on the eTender portal. Any questions or clarifications must be made through the Discussions area on the eTender portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3d2d000-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3148a4e-bf40-4ae4-92ef-d1ca3780d0f7
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

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

CPV Codes

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

79330000 - Statistical services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2016 - 23 Jan 2019 3-4 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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