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title: "Pilot Business Growth Programme"
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buyer: "EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Pilot Business Growth Programme

Buyer: EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85999d78-61ab-43bd-8de8-a49c8777ef82

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## Summary

The Eden District Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Pilot Business Growth Programme". This initiative is intended to support local businesses in the North West of England, specifically in locations such as Appleby, Alston, Kirkby Stephen, and Penrith. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period set to begin on 3 February 2020 and conclude on 5 February 2021. The total value of the contract is £34,000, and the initial tender period closed on 10 January 2020.

This programme presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer consultancy and support services. Businesses specialising in areas such as marketing, finance, and business development are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on Brexit-related workshops and bespoke advice services also highlights the potential for companies with expertise in guiding local businesses through transitional challenges and growth strategies to thrive in this bidding process.

## Notice

Eden District Council is seeking bids from contractors to deliver a Pilot Business Growth Programme within Eden for a term of twelve months, to include the following: A minimum of four Brexit workshops for local businesses to take place at Appleby, Alston, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith. Delivery of bespoke one to one business advice and support to existing and new businesses (limited to SMEs) including one to one Brexit advice where required. Provision of general advice workshops/Networking events for businesses focussing on the following themes: Marketing, Finance, Business Growth/Scaling Up (Demystifying becoming VAT registered), Recruitment and Retention. Particular emphasis on networking events for the creative and Tech companies would be valuable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8ec25-29c1-4119-b49b-efaf96dd77cb |
| 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 | 13 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 5 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| 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 | EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA11 7YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith North |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDKITE INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 13 May 2020 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8ec25-29c1-4119-b49b-efaf96dd77cb
- 11 Dec 2019 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99595886-1f91-43a4-a868-93c11c5cf6fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8ec25-29c1-4119-b49b-efaf96dd77cb
  12th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99595886-1f91-43a4-a868-93c11c5cf6fa
  11th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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