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title: "CO1903 UKSPF Business Fit for Future"
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# CO1903 UKSPF Business Fit for Future

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-584316bd-9c26-41c2-8d53-a238c6985c0d

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## Summary

The Wiltshire Council has awarded the contract for the "CO1903 UKSPF Business Fit for Future" project, which offers Business Consultancy services in various areas such as productivity improvement, net zero transition, rural hubs support, and entrepreneurship assistance. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender by Wiltshire Council presents opportunities for businesses providing consultancy and support services, especially those focusing on digital innovation, carbon neutrality, rural community development, and entrepreneurial support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender due to its emphasis on tailored services and local business support.

## Notice

ACCESS OPPORTUNITY VIA THE LINK BELOW: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c7df7523-24cf-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Business Consultancy services (including training, management, advice, and business support) for the following 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Fit for Growth - Help for local firms achieve better productivity through planned and managed change helping with transition to digitalisation, linked to innovation and low carbon productivity - and including provision of leadership and management skills training and courses. Lot 2 - Fit for Net Zero - Help local firms achieve adapt to net zero through better resource efficiency and working towards low and zero carbon supply chains. Lot 3 - Rural Hubs - Tailored service for new and establishing social enterprises and non-profit driven which provide services in rural areas, as well as for-profit businesses serving communities in Smaller Rural Places. Lot 4 - Support for local entrepreneurs to start-up businesses, including specific help for people that promotes financial well-being.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e7764c-a2cc-495f-8fab-88a19d0af411 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIC INNOVATION; SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY; UNIVERSITY OF BATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2024 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e7764c-a2cc-495f-8fab-88a19d0af411
- 19 Feb 2024 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80de0f4f-9f95-43b5-b4cc-0dfee0e2aaf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e7764c-a2cc-495f-8fab-88a19d0af411
  16th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80de0f4f-9f95-43b5-b4cc-0dfee0e2aaf3
  19th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c7df7523-24cf-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

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