--- title: "ESCC - CS - Business East Sussex Pivot Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-369436cf-678a-4baa-b4e0-7d8a593fdb0a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-369436cf-678a-4baa-b4e0-7d8a593fdb0a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369436cf-678a-4baa-b4e0-7d8a593fdb0a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369436cf-678a-4baa-b4e0-7d8a593fdb0a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-11-19" --- # ESCC - CS - Business East Sussex Pivot Programme Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-369436cf-678a-4baa-b4e0-7d8a593fdb0a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-369436cf-678a-4baa-b4e0-7d8a593fdb0a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369436cf-678a-4baa-b4e0-7d8a593fdb0a.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "ESCC - CS - Business East Sussex Pivot Programme", aimed at supporting high growth potential businesses in East Sussex in response to the impacts of Covid-19. This procurement process, classified under business and management consultancy services, is in the planning stage with bids due by 16 December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2021 and conclude by 28 February 2023. Interested bidders must submit their applications via the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal, which offers an efficient electronic submission method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in economic recovery strategies and business transformation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on high-growth potential solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The programme will benefit those who can provide tailored support, helping local businesses to adapt post-pandemic and drive sustainable growth in the region. ## Notice East Sussex County Council wishes to commission a programme to support ambitious, high growth potential businesses in East Sussex, in light of the impacts of Covid-19. In 2018 the County Council commissioned three research pilot projects to trial an intensive support model aimed at businesses with 'scale up' / 'high growth' potential in East Sussex, branded 'Scale Up East Sussex'. The model of one-to-one support, workshops, and peer sessions has a significant evidence base nationally, and the pilots demonstrated that this model could work for businesses with high growth potential in East Sussex. Further details on the pilot programme are provided below. There has been a range of support available from government aimed at supporting businesses through the immediate impact of Covid-19, and the Business East Sussex Growth Hub continues to provide a 'one stop shop' for businesses, providing advice and referring into the many publicly funded support offers. The County Council is committed to driving sustainable economic growth. This new programme, based on the learning from the research pilots, is aimed at supporting high growth potential businesses with their long-term recovery and growth plan, to bounce back from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. We recognise that ambitious businesses with scale up potential may now need to 'pivot', adapt, or diversify their business to get them on to a high growth trajectory. 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f8aacf-7ee5-47f0-be04-e714eda10834 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2020 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f8aacf-7ee5-47f0-be04-e714eda10834 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f8aacf-7ee5-47f0-be04-e714eda10834 19th November 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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