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title: "Business Support Commission"
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# Business Support Commission

Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9befdbeb-c8f3-4a05-bc2b-4e9dce2b0de9

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## Summary

The Winchester City Council is seeking to commission a service titled "Business Support Commission" to foster local economic growth in the Winchester District. The procurement is classified under the services category, with a focus on administration and related consultancy services. The procurement method used is open, allowing for broad participation. The contract is set to commence on 1 June 2017 and will last for two years, concluding on 31 May 2019. Interested parties had until 31 March 2017 to submit their tenders for this opportunity, which is valued at £40,000.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that are keen to expand their business capabilities within the public sector. Firms specialising in business consultancy, market research, office support services, and community provision services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those with a track record of supporting economic development and innovation at the local level.

## Notice

The Winchester District Economic Strategy 2010 to 2020 supports the local economy by encouraging entrepreneurship and business start up, and helping established businesses to thrive and prosper. Winchester City Council is seeking to commission a service to support businesses located in the Winchester District for a two year period from 1 June 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2955ea99-540e-4c4b-a2a4-3ed014006467 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 9LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISE FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2955ea99-540e-4c4b-a2a4-3ed014006467
- 2 Mar 2017 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8641dfaf-c369-4625-a93d-a110744b492c
- 15 Feb 2017 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8641dfaf-c369-4625-a93d-a110744b492c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2955ea99-540e-4c4b-a2a4-3ed014006467
  22nd March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8641dfaf-c369-4625-a93d-a110744b492c
  2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96283e62-afdc-45f6-b761-657c763894c4
  Business Suppoer Commission
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f955179b-b709-40fe-8ac5-48c87dc7d1cb
  Updated supplementary questions and answers

## Notice URLs

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

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