Tender

ENTERPRISING WORCESTERSHIRE EARLY STAGE BUSINESS SALES AND MARKETING SUPPORT

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "ENTERPRISING WORCESTERSHIRE EARLY STAGE BUSINESS SALES AND MARKETING SUPPORT" is being issued by Worcestershire County Council, located in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Marketing management consultancy services." The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing at 4pm on 11th September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and run until 31st July 2019, funded through the European Regional Development Fund along with contributions from County and District Councils. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to compete for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sales and marketing support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can offer tailored sales and marketing consultancy services aimed at supporting early-stage businesses and high-growth potential start-ups will be particularly well-suited. By securing this contract, businesses can contribute to economic development within Worcestershire, foster new job creation, and expand their reach in the local market. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in delivering bespoke support that stimulates enterprise and investment in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENTERPRISING WORCESTERSHIRE EARLY STAGE BUSINESS SALES AND MARKETING SUPPORT

Notice Description

The Enterprising Worcestershire (EW) Start-Up and High Growth Start-Up support programme aims to stimulate enterprise, develop new market opportunities, encourage investment, create new jobs and facilitate start-up and high growth start-up. The programme is part-funded by The European Regional Development Fund. The project provides business advice and support to individuals in Worcestershire in order to enable them to start new enterprises, provide additional advice and support to those and other early stage SMEs in the county, as well as deliver high growth support to a number of pre-start and early stage enterprises with high growth potential. The early stage business support element offers four bespoke areas of support, covering the areas of Legal & Compliance, Finance & Business Planning, Innovation & Growth and Sales & Marketing. Legal & Compliance, Finance & Business Planning, Innovation & Growth are provided by contracted suppliers. Worcestershire County Council are seeking to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver the Sales and Marketing Support. The County Council is seeking to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver the Sales and Marketing element of the early stage business support that is offered through the Enterprising Worcestershire programme. This will be through funding from the European Regional Development Fund, County and District Councils. Closing time and date 4pm 11th September 2018 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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