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title: "Southwark Pioneers Fund: Start-Up and Growth Programmes"
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# Southwark Pioneers Fund: Start-Up and Growth Programmes

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c36b436-5b9f-43b2-a770-67456d17e93b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is currently seeking tenders for the "Southwark Pioneers Fund: Start-Up and Growth Programmes," which aims to support local entrepreneurs and micro-businesses. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 29 April 2022. This initiative falls under the category of business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security) and involves a total funding value of £850,000. The successful contracts are anticipated to commence on 30 June 2022 and last until 26 June 2026, with delivery addresses based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are looking to expand their service offerings or assist Southwark-based entrepreneurs. Businesses that specialise in providing enterprise support, including consulting, training, or tailored services for start-ups and growth-focused companies, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging with this initiative not only fosters local economic development but also positions participating firms as key players in the emerging entrepreneurial landscape of Southwark.

## Notice

Southwark Council has established the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) to invest in Southwark's entrepreneurs and micro-businesses. We want to help residents who aspire to start their own enterprise and support those who wish to grow their existing Southwark-based enterprises. A key focus of the fund is to support people from those groups who are typically under-represented in business. The Fund is primarily an enterprise support programme which includes grants. Enterprise support will be delivered via four separate agreements: i. Start-up Programme - Enterprises support for start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs ii. Growth Programme - Enterprise support for later-stage enterprises focused on growth iii. Green Programme - Support for enterprises to decarbonise and reduce their environmental impact iv. Social and Community Programme - support for social and community enterprises, prioritising those led by people from minoritised backgrounds Southwark Council invites Tenders for the provision of the Southwark Pioneers Fund Start-Up and Growth programmes. Tenders may be submitted for either or both of the 2 Services. However a tenderer may only be awarded one of the 2 Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe7eb75-dd0b-461e-99ac-381bc5b20c02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe7eb75-dd0b-461e-99ac-381bc5b20c02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe7eb75-dd0b-461e-99ac-381bc5b20c02
  18th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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