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title: "CO0104 Pre-Start and Start up Business Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a295e02-4da3-433b-a38a-632323393ece"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-31"
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# CO0104 Pre-Start and Start up Business Support

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a295e02-4da3-433b-a38a-632323393ece

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CO0104 Pre-Start and Start up Business Support" is managed by Essex County Council, focusing on business and management consultancy services. It is situated in the East of England, specifically targeting local authorities in North and Mid Essex. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure below threshold, and the process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1 December 2021 and conclude on 30 November 2022. The tender was published on 28 July 2021, with submissions required by 13 August 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to contribute to business start-up support for individuals and new businesses. Firms with expertise in providing advice and consultancy services to start-ups, especially those familiar with the local business landscape, will be well-placed to compete. This initiative not only aims to enhance existing business support provisions but also encourages partnerships that can sustainably grow beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

North Essex Business Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLBEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2021 at 12:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591
- 31 Oct 2021 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591
- 29 Jul 2021 at 16:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591
- 28 Jul 2021 at 09:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591
- 28 Jul 2021 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591
- 28 Jul 2021 at 08:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591
- 28 Jul 2021 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce28160-7d0a-4656-b8cd-f9b02cc11591
  31st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://Other
  Other

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