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title: "ESPH NB HBC UKSPF Business Support and Skills Development Activity (ESPH598 JB)"
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# ESPH NB HBC UKSPF Business Support and Skills Development Activity (ESPH598 JB)

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-883a2b0f-60b6-4bd6-98a0-3e64c3069814

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## Summary

The Hastings Borough Council is conducting a tender titled "ESPH NB HBC UKSPF Business Support and Skills Development Activity," aimed at supporting business and skills development in Northeast Hastings neighbourhoods. The procurement process falls under business development consultancy services and additional classifications include human resources management consultancy services and other business-related services. The deadline for tender submission is September 11, 2023, with the contract period set to start on October 16, 2023, and end on February 28, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing consultancy, human resources management, and other related services to participate. The Hastings Borough Council seeks to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Interested parties can access more details and apply through the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, offering a chance for eligible companies to contribute to the development of business and skills in the designated areas.

## Notice

Hastings Borough Council (HBC, Council) has successfully obtained funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to initiate a program to support business and skills development in Hastings with a focus on Northeast Hastings neighbourhoods (Broomgrove). Full details are included in the document set. Additional information: This procurement process is being carried out via the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/36714). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3454424d-57a8-479b-b31a-5721e2a4a2f4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2023 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3454424d-57a8-479b-b31a-5721e2a4a2f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3454424d-57a8-479b-b31a-5721e2a4a2f4
  9th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.hastings.gov.uk/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/36714

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