Tender

ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

30 Jul 2020 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SE Shared Services is seeking a service provider for the "ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants" project, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in East Sussex. This open tender, classified under miscellaneous business and business-related services, was published on 30 July 2020 and will remain active until the deadline for submissions on 2 September 2020. The contract is scheduled to start on 1 October 2020 and will run until 31 December 2022.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in grant management and support services, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Candidates must be prepared to market grant offerings and aid in the distribution process, ensuring the delivery of at least 1,576 grants throughout the region. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing local business productivity and growth, making this an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in business services, consultancy, or financial support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants

Notice Description

The County Council is committed to using the learning gained through the SEBB 2017 programme to develop a new South East Business Boost programme commencing in 2020. The SEBB 2020 programme will provide both financial and non-financial support to SMEs as follows: o Business Growth and Productivity Grants of between one thousand and ten thousand pounds at 30 percent of total project cost The role of the Service Provider in East Sussex will be to: a) Market the available grant offers to SMEs throughout the East Sussex area b) Support eligible businesses through the grant process ensuring a minimum of 1576 grants are delivered in East Sussex c) Provide all necessary reporting to the Programme Management Team at the Lead Authority (Southend-on-Sea Borough Council) and the County Council. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Grant funding from European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f83e6dab-729a-47e2-b7d5-da96414fd36f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb512ad-2784-44be-a376-faf44803f21e
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 (above 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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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