--- title: "Locate East Sussex 2020/2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12507b5f-4cd1-4848-9eab-f069a061d335" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12507b5f-4cd1-4848-9eab-f069a061d335" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12507b5f-4cd1-4848-9eab-f069a061d335.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12507b5f-4cd1-4848-9eab-f069a061d335.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-03-09" --- # Locate East Sussex 2020/2023 Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12507b5f-4cd1-4848-9eab-f069a061d335 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12507b5f-4cd1-4848-9eab-f069a061d335) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12507b5f-4cd1-4848-9eab-f069a061d335.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Locate East Sussex 2020/2023," is conducted by SE Shared Services on behalf of East Sussex County Council. This tender aims to establish a provider for inward investment and business support services in East Sussex for a three-year period, with an option to extend for another year. The procurement, classified under miscellaneous business services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12th March 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2020, concluding on 30th April 2023, and is supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) along with local council contributions. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) looking to contribute to the economic development of East Sussex. Companies offering expertise in business support services, investment attraction, and social value initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. The use of the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal will facilitate the submission of bids electronically, streamlining the process for interested businesses to engage in this valuable local initiative. ## Notice The Locate East Sussex service is an established product in East Sussex and has been running and evolving since May 2013. The current contract (with an external provider) started in May 2017 and finishes at the end of April 2020. As a part of its efforts to deliver sustainable economic growth for East Sussex communities and businesses, the County Council and its local Borough and District Council partners have had a long-term priority to secure inward investment to the County as well as supporting and enhancing the development of SME's within the county. East Sussex County Council require a provider to deliver a range of Inward Investment and business support services for East Sussex for a three year period, with a possible extension of twelve months. The new contract will be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by various project sponsors including East Sussex County Council. The council will be requiring Social Value commitments from the supplier for this contract. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF and match funding Funding Description grant funding from European Regional Development Fund and match funding from East Sussex County Council and various other partners. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2020 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 - 5 Mar 2020 at 08:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 - 2 Mar 2020 at 18:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 - 17 Feb 2020 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 - 17 Feb 2020 at 10:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 - 17 Feb 2020 at 10:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 - 10 Feb 2020 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4f5ca-163b-480d-9681-eabdc6777cc7 9th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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