--- title: "Barking and Dagenham Business Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b8529f6-0473-4208-9db3-e90f80e1bc12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b8529f6-0473-4208-9db3-e90f80e1bc12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b8529f6-0473-4208-9db3-e90f80e1bc12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b8529f6-0473-4208-9db3-e90f80e1bc12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM" published: "2023-06-05" --- # Barking and Dagenham Business Support Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b8529f6-0473-4208-9db3-e90f80e1bc12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b8529f6-0473-4208-9db3-e90f80e1bc12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b8529f6-0473-4208-9db3-e90f80e1bc12.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking providers for the contract "Barking and Dagenham Business Support," funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract aims to support local businesses in accessing new markets and supply chain opportunities. Key elements include general business support, care provision, and food sector development. The contract period is up to 18 months, starting on the 4th of September 2023. The deadline for submissions is 4 pm on Tuesday, 4th July 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract offers opportunities for businesses to enhance their operations by engaging with the local council and other anchor institutions in Barking and Dagenham. Companies involved in general business support, care services, and food-related activities are well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses should focus on providing high-quality services, building local care capacity, and promoting sustainable food systems. The open procurement method below the threshold allows a diverse range of businesses to participate, aligning with the council's aim to support local economic growth and community development. ## Notice The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm's length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) are delighted to be able to offer organisations the chance to bid for a contract the Provision of Barking and Dagenham Business Support to help local businesses in Barking and Dagenham to better understand and access new markets and supply chain opportunities with the Council and other local anchor institutions in accordance with this Invitation to Quote, these conditions of contract and your completed Quote. The Council are looking for one provider to deliver this contract as detailed in the attached Specification in Appendix A This programme is funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will be subject to strict monthly monitoring and evidence requirements in line with the requirements of the funders. The overall business support service requirement is split into three main elements as below: - General business support - As detailed in sections 1 and 4.3 of the specification which includes information/meet the buyer events, skills workshops and 121 mentoring to help businesses to access new markets and supply chain opportunities with the Council and other anchor institutions in the borough. - Care - Building the capacity of local care providers to offer high quality care that supports improved health outcomes and is delivered by a motivated and fairly paid workforce, enabled by efficient and professional operational and working practices; - Food - Identifying, engaging and supporting early-stage and established food businesses that share our vision for a healthy, affordable and sustainable local food system to understand and access opportunities including a new Food Hub in Barking town centre, new catering and training opportunities, and a small capital grants programme for food businesses that meet the criteria. The contract shall operate for a total period of up to 18 months with an anticipated commencement date of 4th September 2023. Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section. Closing date 4pm on Tuesday 4th July 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2325fe5-7de3-4de8-8671-1269ff47d7a5 | | 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 | 5 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM | | Locality | BARKING | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG11 7LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Barking and Dagenham | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Barking | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations ## Release History - 5 Jun 2023 at 18:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2325fe5-7de3-4de8-8671-1269ff47d7a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2325fe5-7de3-4de8-8671-1269ff47d7a5 5th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.lbbd.gov.uk - https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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