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title: "Growth Hub Interim Service for HotSW LEP"
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# Growth Hub Interim Service for HotSW LEP

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb91429-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking a contractor for the "Growth Hub Interim Service for HotSW LEP," designed to provide comprehensive business support services across the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically business consultancy, and is currently in the Tender stage. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2015 and will last until 31st December 2015. The deadline for submissions is 8th June 2015, and the estimated contract value is £82,500, with a minimum value of £55,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting, marketing, and recruitment services, particularly those equipped to support local enterprise initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing seamless transitions between existing and new business support services will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with Somerset County Council and collaborating with the HotSW LEP offers a unique chance to expand market reach and contribute to regional economic growth.

## Notice

The Growth Hub Interim Service (GHI) is to provide independent diagnosis and brokerage to existing business support services while providing a seamless, smooth transition from the existing City Deal Growth Hub to a new service which is anticipated to start in early 2016. The GHI will be a first-stop-shop which will engage with business via various platforms. It will support and link in with existing local and national initiatives without duplicating their offer. The Growth Hub is the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership's (HotSW LEP) main mechanism of engaging with businesses across the area. Somerset County Council as Accountable Body for the HotSW LEP is advertising this contract opportunity and will be the contract holder. The appointed Supplier will work with the HotSW LEP and Local Authorities to deliver the contract. Additional information: Procurement Documents available from Somerset County Council listing on the eTender Portal www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36759e4e-d531-4ae4-bfce-ff734d99d270 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,500 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36759e4e-d531-4ae4-bfce-ff734d99d270

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36759e4e-d531-4ae4-bfce-ff734d99d270
  22nd May 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-9WPR-KBZ0SR
  Provider contract link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf

## Provenance

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