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title: "Universal Business Support (UBS) 2 Consultancy 2023"
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# Universal Business Support (UBS) 2 Consultancy 2023

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e662bd6-7195-4fb2-93b7-15bf1435e34f

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## Summary

The South Gloucestershire Council has initiated a tender for 'Universal Business Support (UBS) 2 Consultancy 2023' aimed at providing a regional business support service over 2.5 years to promote economic prosperity in the area. The procurement has a value of £520,000 GBP and follows an open procedure with a tender period ending on 9th October 2023. The contract is set to start on 30th October 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2026. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and targets businesses in the business and management consultancy as well as business analysis consultancy sector.

This tender by South Gloucestershire Council for business support services presents a lucrative avenue for experienced providers to contribute to the economic growth of the region. Businesses in the miscellaneous business services, business and management consultancy, and business analysis consultancy sectors are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process to leverage the opportunity for business expansion and development.

## Notice

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business support provider (or consortium of providers) to help businesses based in South Gloucestershire achieve their aspirations and contribute towards the area's economic prosperity. The West of England unitary authorities, together with the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) have co-designed a regional business support service. Delivered over 2.5 years, the service will provide residents and businesses with the tools necessary to start and grow a new business; and provide information, advice and guidance to weather the present and future issues in the economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739894e1-c608-4cc8-9e51-8fc4370c7fe2 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 7PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2023 at 20:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739894e1-c608-4cc8-9e51-8fc4370c7fe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739894e1-c608-4cc8-9e51-8fc4370c7fe2
  8th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=579440be-834e-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southglos.gov.uk

## Provenance

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