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title: "GB-Epping: EPP0105 - Female Entrepreneurship Fund"
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# GB-Epping: EPP0105 - Female Entrepreneurship Fund

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d12583a-a34d-40cb-a809-5718c065727f

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## Summary

The Epping Forest District Council is looking to commission a programme to enhance female entrepreneurship in the district through training programmes and mentoring. The contract falls under the services category, with a value of £100,000. The tender deadline is April 16, 2024, and the contract period is from May 15, 2024, to May 30, 2025. The opportunity is open to small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in specialist training services, education and training services, and management training services to participate in boosting female entrepreneurship. SMEs and VCSEs that can provide comprehensive support for female residents wishing to start their own businesses are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various organisations to showcase their capabilities in supporting female entrepreneurs in the East of England.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to commission a programme to boost female entrepreneurship in the district. The programme should support female residents who wish to develop their own business through all the steps of business development from inception, through to business launch. This should be achieved through a series of training programmes, mentoring and supporting with accessing national and regional support. 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/13dc68e2-3dab-4e16-8ce8-443981791d4c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13dc68e2-3dab-4e16-8ce8-443981791d4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13dc68e2-3dab-4e16-8ce8-443981791d4c
  15th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Epping:-EPP0105---Female-Entrepreneurship-Fund/8A9U784QA7
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