--- title: "ESCC - MA - South East Business Boost 2020- Bespoke Business Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-04-02" --- # ESCC - MA - South East Business Boost 2020- Bespoke Business Support Service Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council has initiated the procurement process for the "South East Business Boost 2020 - Bespoke Business Support Service" under the SE Shared Services framework. The tender is classified under miscellaneous business and business-related services and is located in East Sussex, United Kingdom. Currently, this tender is in the active stage, with a bid submission deadline set for 28 April 2020. Successful bidders will engage in delivering the three distinct Lots of the programme, which are Inclusive Growth, Specialist Support, and New Enterprise Support, with the service period commencing on 1 June 2020 and concluding on 17 January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, funded by the European Regional Development Fund. This procurement presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to bid for contracts that aim to bolster economic growth within the region. Prospective bidders who can provide tailored business support services aligned with the objectives of the SEBB 2020 programme will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating, these businesses can contribute to fostering inclusive growth and specialist support, thus enhancing their market presence and capabilities while supporting local economic development initiatives. ## Notice East Sussex County Council is committed to using the learning gained through the SEBB 2017 programme to develop a new South East Business Boost programme commencing in 2020 ('SEBB 2020'). This new programme will develop new areas of work which will respond to the current economic climate in the county as well as addressing areas of unmet need which were highlighted through the work of the SEBB 2017 programme. The SEBB 2020 programme will align with the current SELEP Economic Strategy Statement, will address the emerging themes in the SELEP Local Industrial Strategy, and further deliver the East Sussex Growth Strategy. It will deliver on the County Council's strategic core priority of 'driving sustainable economic growth' enabling Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to grow. This Invitation to Tender is for the Business Support element of the SEBB 2020 programme. The County Council is looking for Service Providers to bid to deliver three Lots within the SEBB 2020 Business Support programme in East Sussex. These Lots are: o Lot 1: Inclusive Growth Programme o Lot 2: Specialist Support Programme o Lot 3: New Enterprise Support Programme 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) : European Regional Development Fund. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f85e8-df2a-450f-82db-35e17f8ffdeb | | 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 | 2 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 17 Jan 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 - 2 Apr 2020 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f85e8-df2a-450f-82db-35e17f8ffdeb - 2 Apr 2020 at 10:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f85e8-df2a-450f-82db-35e17f8ffdeb - 28 Feb 2020 at 18:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f85e8-df2a-450f-82db-35e17f8ffdeb - 28 Feb 2020 at 18:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f85e8-df2a-450f-82db-35e17f8ffdeb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f85e8-df2a-450f-82db-35e17f8ffdeb 2nd April 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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