--- title: "Start Up Business Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72b41cd3-a2d1-40d2-a0cd-8e07753ff317" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72b41cd3-a2d1-40d2-a0cd-8e07753ff317" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72b41cd3-a2d1-40d2-a0cd-8e07753ff317.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72b41cd3-a2d1-40d2-a0cd-8e07753ff317.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-24" --- # Start Up Business Support Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72b41cd3-a2d1-40d2-a0cd-8e07753ff317 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72b41cd3-a2d1-40d2-a0cd-8e07753ff317) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72b41cd3-a2d1-40d2-a0cd-8e07753ff317.json) ## Summary Luton Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Start Up Business Support" project, aimed at providing business support and development services within Luton, England. This procurement falls under the services category and has a total budget of £70,000. The tender process is open and includes two distinct Lots: one for general start-up business support and grants, and the other specifically targeting BAME communities. The tender period will conclude on 8th September 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 8th October 2021 and run until 28th February 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and related services. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored support and resources to start-ups, especially those with a focus on BAME communities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By leveraging their skills in advice, guidance, and training, selected contractors can aid local businesses in adapting to changing circumstances, while also managing grant applications for direct financial support. ## Notice Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for business support and development services to be delivered to businesses operating in the geographical area of Luton. This service will be divided into 2 Lots as follows; 1. Start-up business support and grants 2. BAME specific start-up support A bidder can submit bids for one or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated separately on its own merits, and will be awarded to the highest scoring bidder for that Lot. This means a bidder can be awarded both Lots if they are the highest scoring bidder for each Lot individually. Each Lot will provide wider business support to assist the business community and may include advice, guidance and training for businesses to support their ability to trade in changed circumstances. Lot 2 will have specific expertise for supporting businesses owned and operated by BAME communities, whilst Lot 1 will provide this service generally. In both cases, it will be up to the business seeking support to determine which service to access, i.e. a business can request support from the general service under Lot 1 or the BAME specialist service under Lot 2 at their own discretion. In addition, the contractor of Lot 1 will also administer the award of Direct Business Grants to businesses impacted by the Pandemic, assessing grant applications, awarding grants and issuing funds to grant applicants. If a business is receiving support through Lot 2, they may still receive a Direct Business Grant, and the Lot 2 contractor should direct them to the grant application process operated by the Lot 1 contractor. For further details, please review the specification published with the tender documents. This exercise is being conducted electronically, via the Luton Tenders Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register (the Portal) which is free for Contractors to register on and to use. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e65eba5-eed7-474f-a99f-6347c34c8e99 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2021 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e65eba5-eed7-474f-a99f-6347c34c8e99 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e65eba5-eed7-474f-a99f-6347c34c8e99 24th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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