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title: "Self-employment/starting a business - support for Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders and Ukrainian guests"
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buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION"
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# Self-employment/starting a business - support for Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders and Ukrainian guests

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40ce09dc-ee21-40f1-9838-b93740f4cd79

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## Summary

The East of England Local Government Association has published a tender titled "Self-employment/starting a business - support for Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders and Ukrainian guests" in the business services and education and training services categories. The procurement method is limited with competitive quotation, and the tender period ends on 4th October 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 1st November 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a contract value of £25,000. The buying organisation is seeking small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations for this opportunity.

This tender from the East of England Local Government Association presents an opportunity for businesses to provide business advice services to support Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders and Ukrainian nationals. Suitable businesses in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, security, and education and training services sectors are encouraged to compete. The contract value of £25,000 and the focus on SMEs and VCSEs make this tender ideal for organisations looking to expand their portfolio in the East of England region.

## Notice

Please refer to https://smp.eelga.gov.uk/news/invitation-to-quote-for-business-advice-for-hong-kong-and-ukrainian-nationals/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd08f9ef-1a00-4a44-b2d9-434f717f7a2e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd08f9ef-1a00-4a44-b2d9-434f717f7a2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd08f9ef-1a00-4a44-b2d9-434f717f7a2e
  19th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://smp.eelga.gov.uk/news/invitation-to-quote-for-business-advice-for-hong-kong-and-ukrainian-nationals/

## Notice URLs

- https://smp.eelga.gov.uk/

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