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title: "eScalate Programme Advisor"
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# eScalate Programme Advisor

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9afb90bc-40c7-4867-8c6b-6e93e0c2bcb3

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) is seeking a supplier to provide Programme Advisor support for the eScalate ERDF funded project, under two lots, with a completion deadline of 31 December 2021 for Lot 2. The tender process, initiated on 26 September 2019, employs an open procurement method for business analysis consultancy services, with a maximum value of £105,000 for Lot 2 and £12,500 for Lot 1. The tender period is set to close on 16 October 2019, and proposals should be directed to the address in Oxford, postcode OX1 1SA.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in business consultancy, particularly in finance and corporate support services. Companies specialising in access to finance or advising targeted scaleup businesses would find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to contribute to the local economy while expanding their own service offerings.

## Notice

Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) requires a supplier to deliver Programme Advisor support to the eScalate ERDF funded project until 31 January 2019 (Lot 1) or 31 December 2021 (Lot 2). This will include providing specialist Access to Finance and generic business support advice and guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and targeted scaleup businesses.. The value is PS12.5K for Lot 1 and PS105k for Lot 2 excluding VAT as the maximum. OxLEP intends to award either Lot 1 or Lot 2 and respondents can apply for either or both Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb28df5-d078-4121-bcf8-6a592ffe0c2b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2020 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb28df5-d078-4121-bcf8-6a592ffe0c2b
- 26 Sep 2019 at 21:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b25f51-41be-4c08-b279-87a557353170

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb28df5-d078-4121-bcf8-6a592ffe0c2b
  11th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b25f51-41be-4c08-b279-87a557353170
  26th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.oxfordshirelep.com/news/article/request-quotation-escalate-programme-advisor
  Link to specifiction

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