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Provision of business advice services for BSUS and Cumbria Business Growth Hub

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of business advice services for BSUS and Cumbria Business Growth Hub" was conducted by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd. This contract falls within the business and management consultancy and related services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was undertaken using an open procurement method, allowing for a wide array of bids. The contract was awarded on 5th July 2016, with a contractual period extending until 31st December 2018. The total contract value is £126,000, and the tender period closed on 25th May 2016.

This opportunity can foster business growth for service providers that specialise in consultancy and advisory roles, especially those experienced in supporting start-ups and conducting business reviews or training needs analyses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires a flexible pool of advisers to meet various client needs. Engaging in this contract could enable successful bidders to contribute significantly to the economic development of Cumbria and enhance their own market visibility and client portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of business advice services for BSUS and Cumbria Business Growth Hub

Notice Description

We are refreshing our framework of generalist & specialist business advisers to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans & deliver advice & coaching to businesses and potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of advisers drawn on as needed depending on, e.g., levels of demand, client needs & preferences, experience & specialisms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd870612-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec786b5-0726-4ee3-828b-f6151c6e3a42
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 201610 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 2-3 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
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8DA
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Upeden Ltd.

Crux Associates

Cumbria Business Consultancy

Business Doctors Cumbria

Dodd & Co Chartered Accountants Limited

Coulson Associates Ltd

Web Profit Solutions Limited

A7 Advisory

JOWSA Consulting

Harrison Network

Mark Hurley Consulting Limited

3 Peaks Consulting Limited

Unique Solutions

Life Coach Me

Further Information

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