Tender

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Aug 2023 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME to Smarter Society. The programme aims to provide support to retail businesses in North Northamptonshire until December 31, 2024. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded on October 11, 2023, and the contract period runs until the end of 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the business and management consultancy services category. The tender period ended on September 15, 2023, with the contract start date set for September 29, 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those in the business and management consultancy services sector, to engage with the North Northamptonshire Council and deliver services to support retail business growth in the region. SMEs and businesses focused on building resilience for retailers could find this tender particularly relevant. The council is seeking a provider to deliver a comprehensive programme of support, including workshops, training, and 1:1 sessions. Interested businesses should review the attached Request For Quotation document for more information on how to apply and the specific scope of services required.

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Notice Title

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire is home to a wide range of small and independent retailers who continue to feel the impact of the pandemic and changing consumer habits. Business Support measures to drive employment growth has been identified as a key priority in the North Northamptonshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan. Funding is available through the UKSPF to deliver a comprehensive programme of support to retail businesses across North Northamptonshire until 31st December 2024. This should complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF. The council is now seeking someone to deliver a comprehensive, engaging and effective programme of support, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, training and support to build resilience and support retail business growth. All information, including the scope, the service specification and information on how to apply is set out in the attached Request For Quotation document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f095a4-cf16-4005-8591-7feb58fa8f28
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 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 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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