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title: "Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support"
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# Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support

Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-743aec99-5507-42fb-85ab-84a90901f12d

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## Summary

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is conducting a tender titled "Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support." This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is located in the North West of England. The tender process is closed, having ended on 29 July 2020. The value of the overall contract is £900,000, and the contract period runs from 1 September 2020 to 30 June 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, aiming to establish a flexible pool of experienced business advisers for initiatives supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in advising SMEs and start-ups. Companies offering business reviews, training needs analyses, and coaching can be well-positioned to compete for contracts within this framework. With the focus on supporting the local economy, businesses that understand the nuances of the North West market and have a proven track record of delivering consultancy services will have a competitive edge.

## Notice

This invitation is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce/Cumbria Business Growth Hub. It covers business advice for the following initiatives delivered within its Cumbria Business Growth Hub umbrella:- ERDF Growth Hub project (including supply chain)- ERDF BSUS Business Start-Up Support project- New Enterprise Allowance- Other potential business support projects/initiativesWe are looking to renew our pool of experienced business advisers both generalist and specialist (individual advisers and/or specified individuals within an organisation) through a multi lot framework, to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans and deliver advice and coaching to businesses (primarily small and medium sized businesses [SMEs]) and/or potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of contracted advisers, drawn on as needed depending on factors such as levels of demand, client needs and preferences, experience and specialisms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170fe9b8-66b0-476d-a462-7e6de06b6a19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £495,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | A S BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS; ACCOUNTING FOR CHANGE; AJ LAKES CONSULTANCY & TRAINING (HOSPITALITY & BUSINESS; BEATY CONSULTANCY; BENTLEY-BROWN ASSOCIATES; BRAMBLE HOUSE BUSINESS SUPPORT; BREAKAWAYHR; CONDOR TRANSFORM; CRUX ASSOCIATES; CTS CUMBRIA TRAINING SERVICES; CUMBRIA BUSINESS CONSULTANCY; DAVID BEUZEVAL ASSOCIATES; DES SCANLAN IT RECRUITMENT; DMA SAFETY MANAGEMENT; EDEN VALLEY CREATIVE; GRAVETT BUSINESS CONSULTANCY; HELEN QUEEN; HUNGRY HORACE; INGLEWOOD HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATES; IVITA LEARNING; JACKY YORK MARKETING; JB CONSULTING (EUROPE; JULIE KEMP CONSULTING; KIRSTEN PROSSER FINANCIAL INSIGHTS; LAKE DISTRICT HUB; LIFE COACH ME; SHE ASSOCIATES; SOCIAL ANT; SOLWAY BUSINESS SERVICES; STABLES; SUMMIT GROWTH; TEN STORIES; THE SHARED VALUE BUSINESS; WAY AHEAD; WESSGATE FINANCIAL SERVICES; WINNING JUICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170fe9b8-66b0-476d-a462-7e6de06b6a19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170fe9b8-66b0-476d-a462-7e6de06b6a19
  18th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP160442
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbriachamber.co.uk

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