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title: "Provision of Business Support Consultants for DRIVE Project"
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# Provision of Business Support Consultants for DRIVE Project

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f0a651f-0a27-4b5d-9eb0-3142728b4d70

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council is seeking to procure business support consultancy services for the DRIVE Project, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of local enterprises in Lancashire. The contract, classified under business services (CPV code: 79000000), has a total value of £214,000 and covers a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 8th March 2021. This opportunity is focused on supporting businesses within East Lancashire boroughs such as Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, and Ribble Valley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consulting and support services. Businesses that possess local knowledge, established connections with regional networks, and experience in business growth support would be well-suited to participate in this tender. By successfully bidding, these organisations can contribute to the delivery of tailored support aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of over 200 businesses in Lancashire, thus potentially expanding their market reach and impact within the local economy.

## Notice

To secure the drive Project Affilius have joined forces with Selnet Ltd, the Social Enterprise Network for Lancashire. Selnet are nationally recognised as one of the UK's top 100 Social Enterprises and the lead body representing social enterprise in the Lancashire sub-region. Selnet provide a range of business support services delivered through partners that build capacity, provide resources and opportunities to help increase competitiveness, sustainability and impact of the business supported. Selnet have many years' experience in contract management and are the lead partner in the delivery of the drive project. At Affilius we aim to provide an enjoyable service which guides our clients through a digital evolution to increase competitiveness, profitability, employee engagement and client satisfaction. We are a small team that gives clients flexibility and high levels of personal responsibility, expertise supported by a strong network of industry partners. "drive" is a new, bespoke, stand-alone programme for Lancashire enterprises and entrepreneurs that fills a gap in both business start-up and growth support provision across Lancashire. As a trusted project partner Affilius have agreed with Selnet to deliver specialist business support through a team of advisers, support activity will focus in Lancashire districts: Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn Ribble Valley and Blackburn with Darwen. Affilius have committed private match funding to enable the partnership to access ERDF grant funding and are committed to achieving the project deliverables for the Lancashire economy. Over the lifetime of the project we will reach over 200 Businesses including social enterprise that will benefit from support tailored to their individual business needs. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced business advisers to operate on a consultancy basis as part of the Affilius supply team. To provide business planning support to drive beneficiaries from specified Boroughs within East Lancashire (Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley). In order to encourage positive engagement in all Boroughs we are seeking to appoint up to 3 experienced advisers who have knowledge of the area, links to local business and business networks and connections with Lancashire Business growth hub, Boost Lancashire. The applicant should be aware of all existing business support provision across Lancashire, able to encourage engagement from businesses that will benefit from the package of support the drive project will deliver, and provide targeted support for businesses that are outside the scope of Boost. *Please note this is not a Blackpool Council opportunity* Additional information: Tender documentation available via the above link - please direct all enquiries and submissions via the Proactis portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2142ef-3dbf-4da3-8b60-e970779b6cc9 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | L TRICKETT; MIKE WILSON |

## 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

- 12 Apr 2021 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2142ef-3dbf-4da3-8b60-e970779b6cc9
- 5 Feb 2021 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a21116-87b8-4d6e-b0fe-d3523956e420
- 5 Feb 2021 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b224b7b-0627-4316-b129-194e48060bd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2142ef-3dbf-4da3-8b60-e970779b6cc9
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a21116-87b8-4d6e-b0fe-d3523956e420
  5th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b224b7b-0627-4316-b129-194e48060bd3
  5th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2d004ea-da66-eb11-8108-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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