--- title: "Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ab7c9cf-c50b-4f6c-95b6-db440d089909" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ab7c9cf-c50b-4f6c-95b6-db440d089909" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ab7c9cf-c50b-4f6c-95b6-db440d089909.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ab7c9cf-c50b-4f6c-95b6-db440d089909.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION" published: "2020-04-27" --- # Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Project Buyer: NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab7c9cf-c50b-4f6c-95b6-db440d089909 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ab7c9cf-c50b-4f6c-95b6-db440d089909) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ab7c9cf-c50b-4f6c-95b6-db440d089909.json) ## Summary The Newham College of Further Education is seeking a provider for Business Consultancy Services aimed at supporting the ERDF-funded Enterprise Steps Project. This tender is classified under business and management consultancy services, with a total contract value of £58,000. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11th May 2020. The successful bidder will deliver services in London, contributing to the project that supports new and existing SMEs, particularly those owned by under-represented groups. The contract is expected to commence on 18th May 2020 and run until 31st December 2022. This opportunity is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy or support services. With a focus on fostering local economic growth and assisting businesses in low enterprise activity areas, companies that can offer tailored mentorship and workshop facilitation will find valuable potential in this project. Engaging with the Enterprise Steps initiative could open up avenues for businesses to enhance their client base and make a meaningful impact within the community. ## Notice The Department of Apprenticeships, Partnerships and Innovation (API) was established by Newham College of Further Education to lead on activities to support the local and regional regeneration and apprenticeship agenda, and to open up new ways of training and supporting individuals and businesses. The College supports businesses across a wide range of sectors, and specialises in support to business start-ups, creative businesses, and businesses owned by women and people from Black and Asian Minority Ethnic communities. Enterprise Steps is a part ERDF funded project led by Newham College in partnership with London South Bank University and Nwes (Norfolk & Waveney Enterprise Services Ltd. The project will continue to identify and engage pre-trade and early stage SMEs pan-London in areas of low enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups to create new enterprises and help existing enterprises survive, prosper and grow by delivering a three-stage programme: STAGE 1: New pre-start and fledgling enterprises receive a tailored programme to support their creation and establishment. STAGE 2: ENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROGRAMME: Existing early stage enterprises, along with new enterprises created through Stage 1 will agree a tailored programme of activities including mentoring and workshops, to help them survive, flourish and grow. STAGE 3: FASTRACK ESCALATOR : As part of the diagnostic assessment and action plan, new or early stage businesses with potential for growth will be identified. These will be benchmarked against a 5-point criteria for growth potential. Eligible enterprises will be enrolled onto the Fast Track Escalator programme, which provides additional one to one support, training and intensive strategy work. The advice delivered by Newham College will contribute to the overall outputs of the programme: * 655 enterprises supported * 420 new enterprises supported * 90 increased employment * 225 entrepreneurs supported * 44 new to the market products Enterprise Steps is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one of the European Union's Structural Funds which is used to tackle regional disparities across Europe. ERDF helps to stimulate economic development and growth; it provides support to businesses, encourages innovation and supports regeneration. Enterprise Steps delivery has recently been extended until March 2023 and as a result Newham College require the service of a business consultant to support the delivery of the Enterprise Steps ERDF funded project to potential businesses and entrepreneurs who could benefit from the support available. The number of days that can be offered is approximately two days of consultancy per week up to a maximum of 232 days. It is anticipated that the contract will last for 32 months (to 31st December 2022).We will accept applications from companies or individual consultants. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22261f00-901c-4586-bdf7-d8592a5a9593 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £58,000 | | 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 | NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E6 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | East Ham | | Westminster constituency | East Ham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2020 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22261f00-901c-4586-bdf7-d8592a5a9593 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22261f00-901c-4586-bdf7-d8592a5a9593 27th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e11985a-1745-4f83-90ed-88ab33be0731 ITT Details ## Notice URLs - http://www.newham.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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