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title: "Invitation to Tender For the provision of Start-up & Entrepreneurship Programme"
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# Invitation to Tender For the provision of Start-up & Entrepreneurship Programme

Buyer: HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-780ab91a-63ca-42c7-a686-83c1461ac6fa

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## Summary

The Huntingdonshire District Council has issued an open tender titled "Invitation to Tender For the provision of Start-up & Entrepreneurship Programme" to support its business community using a fixed sum of £100,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement process involves selecting a contractor with a proven track record in delivering programme support for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 13th October 2023 and a contract period starting on 19th November 2023.

This tender by Huntingdonshire District Council presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing services related to research and development, management consultancy, evaluation consultancy, community action programmes, public relations, and procurement consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, aligning with the Council's focus on supporting early-stage businesses and fostering entrepreneurship in the local area.

## Notice

Local Authorities are in receipt of new government funding called the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Huntingdonshire District Council has designated part of this funding to support its business community. A fixed sum of PS100,000 of the Council's UKSPF allocation has been dedicated to this programme. We are looking to appoint a third-party contractor with a proven track record of delivering programme support and achieving tangible outcomes for entrepreneurs and start-ups. You will have an in-depth understanding of the needs of early-stage businesses; employ or have access to a team of specialist advisors; be able to engage with business founders and talk knowledgeably and compassionately about their start-up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86cc3c5-669b-4625-9dc3-32a159b4ba67 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86cc3c5-669b-4625-9dc3-32a159b4ba67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86cc3c5-669b-4625-9dc3-32a159b4ba67
  15th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30ba52b5-dd53-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

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