Award

Development and Collaboration Support Services to Blackpool's Business and Community Sectors

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2023 at 14:41

Tender

09 Nov 2022 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has awarded a contract for Development and Collaboration Support Services to a supplier named Business in the Community. The contract involves activities such as promoting Blackpool's businesses and community sectors, supporting innovation and growth for startups, and facilitating networking opportunities for local businesses. The contract value is £200,000, and it is expected to run from January 2023 to at least end of March 2025.

This tender by Blackpool Council offers opportunities for businesses to get involved in projects focused on community development, skills training, and business support. Businesses adept in providing services related to employment, community building, digital support, and innovation are well-suited to compete. The contract period aligns with the anticipated end of UK Shared Prosperity Fund interventions, offering a chance for contractors to contribute to local prosperity and growth.

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Notice Title

Development and Collaboration Support Services to Blackpool's Business and Community Sectors

Notice Description

Blackpool Council has appointed an organisation who demonstrated the ability to meet our requirements for the provision of a Development and Collaboration Support Services to Blackpool's Business and Community Sectors who offered the most economically advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from January 2023 to end March 2025 at the latest. Grant Agreement The successful applicant has entered into a Grant Agreement with Blackpool Council which will include all requirements to meet with the funder's requirements and those of the accountable body, Blackpool Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council has appointed an organisation to provide as a minimum the following activities:- Work with Blackpool Council to bring forward an Employment Charter and support the rolling out of the initiative to Blackpool businesses; Act as an advocate for Blackpool and its development amongst businesses and residents including activity to promote the town to visitors, for example through events; Provide activity to support and encourage the use and development of existing community buildings and infrastructure and its enhancement for example through additional green space. This would be facilitated by co-ordinated business level input and expertise; Provision of activity to develop life skills either directly or through a delivery partner, to those who are disadvantaged across Blackpool, and upskill local residents, either directly or through a delivery partner, to provide localised digital support and advice in key community spaces; Support and enhance existing local activity that looks to bring those furthest from the labour market in to access opportunities to secure work experience and placements; Provide activity that will support and facilitate innovation and growth for business start-ups. It is anticipated this would be undertaken alongside the Council's existing Economic Development Team making use of its existing and proposed new facilities; Provide networking opportunities for local businesses to share knowledge, expertise and resources, and work collaboratively to boost productivity, innovation and growth; Co-ordinate and support activity including that above so to deliver the specified Shared Prosperity Fund outputs an outcomes. Additional information: Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03807a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005322-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY

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