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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2024 at 11:58

Tender

11 Apr 2024 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has recently completed the public procurement process for the provision of 1-2-1 Business Support under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The contract aims at leveraging the £7.54 million awarded to Herefordshire Council to support local economic growth and enhance business capabilities. The procurement falls under the 'services' category with a focus on business and management consultancy services as per CPV classification 79400000. Taking place in the UKG11 region, specifically Herefordshire, the tender called for up to 10 business advisors to deliver personalised business advice. The procurement method followed an open procedure, with the tender phase ending on 13th May 2024, and the contract was awarded on 24th July 2024. The process has moved through the stages from tender to award, ultimately resulting in the contract being signed with several suppliers.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those focused on facilitating business growth and development. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit significantly, given the emphasis on local development and high-quality skill training attached to the UKSPF. The award criteria prioritised quality and social value, creating a competitive yet rewarding space for consultancy firms that excel in these areas. Businesses that deliver research and development consultancy services, business strategy, and high-quality training are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future, fostering business growth and enhancing regional economic vitality.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council was awarded PS7.54m UK Shared Prosperity Funding. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF or the Fund) is a central pillar of the UK government's ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. It seizes the opportunities of leaving the European Union, by investing in domestic priorities and targeting funding where it is needed most: building pride in place, supporting high quality skills training, supporting pay, employment and productivity growth and increasing life chances. This funding is part of Intervention E24: Funding for new and improvements to existing training hubs, business support offers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-interventions-outputs-and-indicators/interventions-list-for-england. The council is looking to appoint up to 10 business advisors to deliver 1-2-1 business advice to support delivery of this intervention in Herefordshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Herefordshire Council was awarded PS7.54m UK Shared Prosperity Funding. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF or the Fund) is a central pillar of the UK government's ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. It seizes the opportunities of leaving the European Union, by investing in domestic priorities and targeting funding where it is needed most: building pride in place, supporting high quality skills training, supporting pay, employment and productivity growth and increasing life chances. This funding is part of Intervention E24: Funding for new and improvements to existing training hubs, business support offers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-interventions-outputs-and-indicators/interventions-list-for-england. The council is looking to appoint up to 10 business advisors to deliver 1-2-1 business advice to support delivery of this intervention in Herefordshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04517a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023399-2024
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Naomi O'Malley
Contact Email
naomi.o'malley@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432383073

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIM SOLUTIONS LTD., BIC INNOVATION LTD., HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LTD., IMPACT INNOVATION & GROWTH SERVICES LTD., J&G JOHNSON LTD. T/A MOUNTAIN PERSPECTIVE, SCHOOLGATE ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD., V4 SERVICES LTD., YTKO LTD., MINERVA ELITE PERFORMANCE

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