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WSCC - JS - Provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex

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Award

09 Jun 2023 at 16:17

Tender

19 Jan 2023 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council (WSCC) recently completed an award process for the provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex. The procurement involved two lots: Lot 1 focused on Workshops and Mentoring, while Lot 2 was for Marketing Support. The successful suppliers were Freedom Works Ltd for Lot 1 and Creative Bloom Ltd for Lot 2. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and a total contract value of £291,000 was awarded. The buyer organisation, WSCC, based in Chichester, was the contracting authority for this tender.

This tender opportunity created avenues for business growth specifically for firms offering business and management consultancy, advertising, and marketing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were well-suited to compete as indicated by the successful suppliers, both SMEs. The tender submission deadline was on February 22, 2023, with electronic and written submission methods allowed. Businesses in the services sector aiming to support digital adoption initiatives for small businesses would find this tender conducive to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

WSCC - JS - Provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued by WSCC to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex.This opportunity is split into 2 lots.Lot 1- Workshops and Mentoring - West Sussex County Council, in partnership with the District and Borough Councils of West Sussex, is seeking one supplier to deliver a programme of support and intervention to progress the adoption of digital technologies in West Sussex small businesses.Lot 2 - Marketing Support. The Council is seeking one supplier to deliver marketing support to promote the activity being delivered under Lot 1.Bidders can bid to deliver services for one or both lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Workshops and Mentoring

Lot 1- Workshops and MentoringWest Sussex County Council, in partnership with the District and Borough Councils of West Sussex, is seeking one supplier to deliver a programme of support and intervention to progress the adoption of digital technologies in West Sussex small businesses.

Renewal: Up to 6 months

Lot 2 - Marketing Support

Lot 2 - Marketing Support. The Council is seeking one supplier to deliver marketing support to promote the activity being delivered under Lot 1.

Renewal: up to 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03990c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016486-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£291,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HTTPS://IN-TENDHOST.CO.UK/SESHAREDSERVICES/ASPX/HOME
Contact Name
James Skilling
Contact Email
james.skilling@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03302225432

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CREATIVE BLOOM

FREEDOM WORKS

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