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title: "eScalate Social Enterprise Consultancy"
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# eScalate Social Enterprise Consultancy

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13e9cdd3-9612-4c75-ab19-a49becf1bf18

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "eScalate Social Enterprise Consultancy." This contract, valued at £325,725, falls under the category of business development consultancy services within the services sector. The project aims to support the Growth Hub Business Programmes Social Enterprise Consultancy for the eScalate ERDF funded initiative, which is set to run from 1st July 2019 until 31st March 2022. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19th June 2019 and the award made on 1st August 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social enterprise development and consultancy, particularly those categorized as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in delivering business development programmes, strategic consulting, and support tailored to social ventures would be well-positioned to compete effectively. By participating in projects like this, businesses can enhance their portfolios, build networks within the local enterprise community, and contribute to the growth of social enterprises in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) requires a supplier to deliver Growth Hub Business Programmes Social Enterprise Consultancy Support for the eScalate ERDF funded project until 31 March 2022. This will include, for example, specialist social enterprise business development support and strategic consulting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f174fa-620c-4088-bd2e-3f110f50f10a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,725 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OSEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2019 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f174fa-620c-4088-bd2e-3f110f50f10a
- 13 May 2019 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eafa0212-87a3-4813-82e5-632811c362aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f174fa-620c-4088-bd2e-3f110f50f10a
  2nd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eafa0212-87a3-4813-82e5-632811c362aa
  13th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.oxfordshirelep.com/news/article/requests-quotations
  Link to specification

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