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Dorset Business Support Service, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

01 Oct 2024 at 11:34

Tender

21 Jun 2024 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has completed the procurement process for a Business Support Service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract, classified under General Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79411000), focuses on providing information, guidance, and advice to local businesses at all stages, including pre-start. Additionally, the service involves assessing, evaluating, and recommending business grants. This open procedure was finalised with the signing of a contract on 10th September 2024, and the active award was granted to WSX Enterprise Ltd. The service will be delivered in the region UKK25, which encompasses County Hall in Dorchester.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for consultancies and service providers specialising in business management and administrative services (CPV code 75112000). Suitable businesses are those competent in delivering business support and having experience in managing grants. Small and medium-sized enterprises will find this contract beneficial, given the project's aim to foster local business development. The awarded contract, valued at £198,500, represents a pivotal opportunity for WSX Enterprise Ltd to enhance its portfolio and extend its influence within the regional business ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Dorset Business Support Service, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Notice Description

Dorset Council has sought tenderers to procure delivery of a Business Support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Support comprises of providing relevant information, guidance and advice to local businesses at all stages including pre-start, and providing Dorset Council with assessment, evaluation and recommendations to award business grants funded by UKSPF.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dorset Council has sought tenderers to procure delivery of a Business Support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Support comprises of providing relevant information, guidance and advice to local businesses at all stages including pre-start, and providing Dorset Council with assessment, evaluation and recommendations to award business grants funded by UKSPF.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0471b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031338-2024
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20241 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Bryony Blair
Contact Email
bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225532

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSX ENTERPRISE

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