--- title: "Business Support for the Southwark Pioneers Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0296f08d-7c98-4de0-ad4f-46a0548421d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0296f08d-7c98-4de0-ad4f-46a0548421d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0296f08d-7c98-4de0-ad4f-46a0548421d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0296f08d-7c98-4de0-ad4f-46a0548421d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHWARK COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-18" --- # Business Support for the Southwark Pioneers Fund Buyer: SOUTHWARK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0296f08d-7c98-4de0-ad4f-46a0548421d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0296f08d-7c98-4de0-ad4f-46a0548421d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0296f08d-7c98-4de0-ad4f-46a0548421d9.json) ## Summary Southwark Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Business Support for the Southwark Pioneers Fund," aimed at enhancing local entrepreneurship within the region of London, UK. The procurement process is currently active, employing an open procedure method, and it is focused on supporting the creation and scaling up of commercial and social enterprises. The tender period is set to close on 20th December 2019, with a budget of £400,000 allocated for this initiative. The contract itself will commence on 27th April 2020 and run until 26th April 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide business support services such as consultancy, marketing, or training. Companies capable of offering tailored business support, funding access facilitation, or mentoring services would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Winning this bid could not only enhance their visibility and reputation in the local community but also contribute to their growth by establishing long-term partnerships with Southwark Council and other local enterprises benefiting from the initiative. ## Notice In June 2019 Southwark Council agreed to establish the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) to deliver our Council Plan commitment to invest in Southwark's entrepreneurs of the future. The underpinning aims of the SPF are to drive inclusive growth by supporting the creation or scale-up of commercial and social enterprises (including revenue-raising charities) that will: * Widen the diversity of people who own and lead enterprises in Southwark: Those from diverse backgrounds will be better able to access the support they need to start and grow their business or charity. * Increase access to a range of quality job opportunities which are fairly paid and sustainable, apprenticeships and paid internships. * Support Southwark enterprises to generate wider social or environmental value outcomes that support delivery of Southwark Council Plan commitments and/ or Southwark Council Common purpose outcomes. The SPF is comprised of three independent but complimentary programmes (the Grants programme, Loans and Business Support). This tender is in respect of the business support programme which aims to support local enterprises to survive, thrive and grow. In particular, those receiving funding from SPF grants and loans or those who are seeking investment from SPF or elsewhere. The council is seeking to procure a package of support including the following activities: * Tailored business support on a range of topics * Support with access to funding and affordable workspace * Coordination of in kind support offers including the development of a mentoring programme * Development of a network of those receiving support via the SPF The business support offer should develop local enterprises, enhance our entrepreneurship ecosystem, and drive inclusive growth. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb695f-0291-459b-8558-9561be4c310c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHWARK COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2019 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb695f-0291-459b-8558-9561be4c310c - 18 Nov 2019 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e41f413-7996-489f-8010-b383f6bba3d4 - 18 Nov 2019 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89a2421-e086-438b-90c9-73e55849e553 - 15 Nov 2019 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297f659-acbe-4499-b2d3-a36bf62c296d - 15 Nov 2019 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62dc4d3-0485-4657-84d7-98465ef1e845 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb695f-0291-459b-8558-9561be4c310c 18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e41f413-7996-489f-8010-b383f6bba3d4 18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89a2421-e086-438b-90c9-73e55849e553 18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297f659-acbe-4499-b2d3-a36bf62c296d 15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62dc4d3-0485-4657-84d7-98465ef1e845 15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=34976000-0b0a-ea11-80fb-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 Search for ref. 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