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title: "Start and Specialise Business Support Programmes"
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# Start and Specialise Business Support Programmes

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-146bfc89-ff35-4dad-a9ba-5e59e7fb0580

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council initiated a tender process for the "Start and Specialise Business Support Programmes" project. The procurement is for business development consultancy services classified as 79411100. The contract value is £537,000, with the tender deadline set for 17th November 2023. The contract will run from 2nd January 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth for consultancy firms in the South East region, particularly those specialising in business development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Bidders can choose to bid for one or both of the lots offered in the tender, allowing for flexibility in the bidding process.

## Notice

This is an open procurement undertaken in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. The Services being procured are classified as 79411100 - Business development consultancy services. The Council is seeking to award a contract to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in terms of its ability to best meet our value for money and quality criteria as well as the wider objectives detailed below. The tender is split into two lots as detailed above, and further detailed in the Specification. Bidders are welcome to bid for either individual lot or both lots. Tenders are to be submitted electronically via the Proactis Procurement Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0b118f-4bd9-418c-bb00-118228ca8b17 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £537,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £536,956 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL ISLANDS BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0b118f-4bd9-418c-bb00-118228ca8b17
- 13 Oct 2023 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cda9c5-5013-4ab1-9d8c-051d5879774b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0b118f-4bd9-418c-bb00-118228ca8b17
  18th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cda9c5-5013-4ab1-9d8c-051d5879774b
  13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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