---
title: "Provision of Business Engagement and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-279d9a87-bcd2-4278-96c8-2d46379928a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-18"
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# Provision of Business Engagement and Support

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-279d9a87-bcd2-4278-96c8-2d46379928a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Business Engagement and Support" was conducted by Somerset County Council in the services industry, specifically focusing on printed matter and related products. This direct award tender, valued at £15,000, had a contract period starting from 10 February 2021 and ending on 31 July 2021. The tender closed on 5 February 2021, and the delivery location was in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract has now been awarded to GR & AM Cox.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in business engagement and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited to providing local services will find this tender appealing. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for established relationships, allowing businesses with experience and a local presence to effectively compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Engaging with local business

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5102f6-afc9-430b-bf8d-dac8193f496e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GR & AM COX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5102f6-afc9-430b-bf8d-dac8193f496e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5102f6-afc9-430b-bf8d-dac8193f496e
  18th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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