--- title: "New Markets Consultant Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65e46a4b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65e46a4b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65e46a4b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65e46a4b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION" published: "2017-05-03" --- # New Markets Consultant Support Buyer: THE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65e46a4b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65e46a4b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65e46a4b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Women's Organisation is seeking up to three associate organisations or consultants to provide support for women entrepreneurs in the Liverpool City Region through the contract titled "New Markets Consultant Support." This initiative falls under the category of education and training services, with a focus on empowering women-led businesses. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been confirmed on 11 April 2017, with the contract expected to start on 24 April 2017 and continue until 30 November 2018. There is potential for extensions until March 2019, contingent on EU programme timelines. The procurement employs an open method, encouraging a broad range of applications. This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in supporting the development of women's enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in business development and a strong understanding of gender-related issues would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance visibility and establish strong collaborations within the region, thereby contributing to the broader mission of fostering women's economic empowerment. ## Notice We are currently seeking to work with up to three associate organisations or consultants to work with women entrepreneurs to achieve their ambition to significantly grow their businesses in the Liverpool City Region. The Women's Organisation anticipates working with providers with knowledge and experience of supporting growing businesses and having an understanding of the gender agenda in their work. The contract(s) will commence after award in April 2016 and be deliverable up to November 2018. Contract extension of time and value may be possible depending upon EU programme timelines up to March 2019. The Contract will be part funded by the European Union - European Regional Development Fund. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07474050-f810-4e56-b6eb-ac96f2b2c4ac | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £100,000 | | 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 | THE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L1 0AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AMC COMMERCIAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 May 2017 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07474050-f810-4e56-b6eb-ac96f2b2c4ac - 3 May 2017 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af7be44-4583-46ed-8274-e0c4d74cee57 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af7be44-4583-46ed-8274-e0c4d74cee57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07474050-f810-4e56-b6eb-ac96f2b2c4ac 3rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af7be44-4583-46ed-8274-e0c4d74cee57 3rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab5f8971-a56f-44ed-af73-2bb7e3b3574a New Markets Consultant Support - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0739612-5184-4950-9c74-7f584d497ece New Markets Consultant Brief and Response Document - http://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us Documents can also be downloaded from The Women's Organisation website - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/886a2695-f771-4fd6-bdbb-43fc694360cb New Markets Consultant Support - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21fc54a4-52b3-4292-8102-de3508ac738a New Markets Consultant Brief and Response Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8fbc287-4ec1-4c20-acba-533844d92eac New Markets Consultant Support - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4269f505-b007-47d5-8e93-fc09b5d4e373 New Markets Consultant Brief and Response Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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