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title: "Business Support Advisor to Support New Office Development"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Business Support Advisor to Support New Office Development

Buyer: RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73ef9403-68d5-4306-b4a8-e7775ac854c7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Rushcliffe Borough Council, which is seeking a Business Support Advisor to assist in the new office development funded by £1.6 million in European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) at Chapel Lane, Bingham. The project, currently in the Award stage, aims to provide one-on-one advice, training events, and networking opportunities for SMEs, with the contract expected to commence in May 2022. Tender submissions were required by 12:00 noon on 21st February 2022, and the total value of the contract is £48,000, classified under research and development services and other community services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses offering consultancy and support services, particularly those focusing on assisting small and medium-sized enterprises. Firms with expertise in business development, training, and funding access will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies based in or able to service the Nottingham region will find advantageous prospects in the evolving business environment facilitated by this new office space.

## Notice

Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) have been awarded PS1.6m of European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) as a contribution towards the costs of a new office development being built by RBC at Chapel Lane in Bingham. As a condition of the funding RBC have committed to appointing a Business Support Advisor to provide a package of support including one to one advice, events / training and networking opportunities to the businesses who are based in the new offices and also those in the surrounding area. The Business Support Advisor will be required to work with SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), helping them to access a range of business support solutions including funding that will help drive performance improvement and grow new or safeguard existing jobs. The role will be to provide business support to businesses located in the new Chapel Lane offices as well as from the surrounding area (as required to meet the identified targets). The deadline for completed tender submissions to be received on the eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on 21st February 2022. The Contract is due to commence in May 2022 (subject to any further delays in the build programme).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c841c95c-8c53-4610-86bb-2b3dd4fc47d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 5LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST MIDLANDS CHAMBER (DERBYSHIRE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c841c95c-8c53-4610-86bb-2b3dd4fc47d2
- 21 Jan 2022 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6d5380-1d64-4e64-9873-1c53362ad9f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c841c95c-8c53-4610-86bb-2b3dd4fc47d2
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6d5380-1d64-4e64-9873-1c53362ad9f6
  21st January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1
  ProContract Link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk

## Provenance

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