Tender

UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Supporting Businesses (Growth and Innovation)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2023 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council has initiated a tender titled "UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Supporting Businesses (Growth and Innovation)" in the services category. This tender aims to provide business support services with a contract value of £300,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 8th December 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2024, ending on 31st March 2025. The opportunity is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of the government's Levelling Up agenda.

This tender from West Northamptonshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the business development consultancy services sector. Interested bidders need to refer to the draft conditions of contract and complete a selection questionnaire. Business entities providing services like business diagnostic services, peer networks, workshops, coaching, and mentoring are well-suited to compete. The submission for this tender must be made electronically, and all submissions must be in English. For more details and to participate in the tender, businesses can visit the procurement website provided by the Council.

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Notice Title

UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Supporting Businesses (Growth and Innovation)

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitable qualified and experienced Contractor to provide business support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of these services to be defined by the applicant but examples might include, provision of business diagnostic services, peer networks, workshops and 1:1 coaching and mentoring services. To support the provision of grants to beneficiary businesses to a maximum value of PS20,000. This opportunity is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides PS2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0416b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033016-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1604363258

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

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