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title: "GB-Benfleet: Castle Point Borough Council - Business Support Programme"
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# GB-Benfleet: Castle Point Borough Council - Business Support Programme

Buyer: CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18d847cf-4aed-4923-8f15-ecd4cd83befc

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## Summary

The Castle Point Borough Council is seeking a business support provider to deliver a new business support programme aimed at meeting the needs of businesses and entrepreneurs in the Castle Point area. The maximum budget for this service is £100,000, and the contract may be extended for up to 12 months subject to funding availability and performance evaluation by December 2024. The tender deadline is 26th October 2023, with the contract period starting on 2nd January 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Miscellaneous business-related services'.

This procurement opportunity by Castle Point Borough Council presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in delivering the business support programme. Businesses specialising in providing support services to other companies, particularly those with experience in business development and consultancy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method offers a transparent process for interested parties to submit their proposals, aligning with the council's aim to engage efficiently with potential service providers.

## Notice

Castle Point Borough Council are looking to procure a business support provider to deliver a new business support programme for period 2 Jan 24 to 31 Mar 25. The programme must meet the immediate and short-term needs of businesses and entrepreneurs trading in the borough of Castle Point and is specifically designed to deliver levelling up goals in the short term. The maximum budget available for this service is PS100,000. Tenders that exceed the maximum annual budgets will be considered non-compliant and be rejected as such. The Council may consider extending the contract for a further period of up to 12 months, subject to availability of additional funding and positive demonstration of progress and achievement in all quarters by the end of December 2024 of the outputs and outcomes. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ecea81-c4c4-4752-befd-2441bec1602e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ecea81-c4c4-4752-befd-2441bec1602e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ecea81-c4c4-4752-befd-2441bec1602e
  26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Benfleet:-Castle-Point-Borough-Council---Business-Support-Programme/8727X6UWJ2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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