Award

HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of the Hertfordshire Growth Hub

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2022 at 10:48

Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council recently awarded a contract titled "HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of the Hertfordshire Growth Hub" for business and management consultancy services. The procurement process carried out by the Council was completed under an open procedure. The buying organisation, Hertfordshire County Council, initiated this tender and invited bids through an e-Tendering system. The tender was for the provision of services in the UKH23 region, and the contract was valued at £2,900,000 awarded on 21st February 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for business growth particularly for organisations in the business and management consultancy sector. Businesses interested in offering services related to the growth hub in Hertfordshire should consider actively participating in similar tenders initiated by the Hertfordshire County Council in the services main procurement category. The Council's procurement process involved multiple stages, from planning to award, with specific deadlines for bid submissions. Engaging with the Council either as a supplier or service provider could open up avenues for long-term partnerships, given the potential for contract extensions subject to future funding availability.

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Notice Title

HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of the Hertfordshire Growth Hub

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of the Hertfordshire Growth Hub.This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend year on year of up to a further three (3) years subject to future funding which is dependent on support from Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) the arrangement may be reviewed on an annual basis once that support is known.

Renewal: The LEP will review its options towards the end of the Contract Period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f69c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028665-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
zoe.upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01707292463

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXEMPLAS

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