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title: "Universal Business Support (UBS) Consultancy"
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# Universal Business Support (UBS) Consultancy

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1d3a684-6fea-4367-9593-6b256aa55e10

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## Summary

The South Gloucestershire Council has awarded a contract for the "Universal Business Support (UBS) Consultancy" as part of its initiative to aid local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Classed under miscellaneous business and business-related services, this £201,000 procurement aims to provide business support services through an open procedure. The contract is active and runs from 30 October 2020 until 31 March 2023, following the tender period which concluded on 28 September 2020. This project is located in South Gloucestershire, England, offering significant opportunities for local providers.

This consultancy tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in business consultancy and management services. Companies that can offer innovative strategies for economic recovery and adaptation in the face of changing market conditions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses aiming to support other enterprises can leverage this contract to enhance their own growth while contributing positively to the local economy.

## Notice

With the onset of the Coronavirus outbreak the economy has suffered and the Council is now focusing on supporting local businesses with its Universal Business Support Programme (to help businesses through the crisis and beyond). Our programme will help businesses to get the support they need, to adapt and recover and adjust to a new economic landscape. This is an opportunity for an experienced business support provider (or consortium of providers) to help businesses based in South Gloucestershire achieve their aspirations and contribute towards the area's economic prosperity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592be9a9-3fea-4719-b360-55a0769996e7 |
| 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 7PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOL VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592be9a9-3fea-4719-b360-55a0769996e7
- 28 Aug 2020 at 08:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a532d4d3-73aa-48b3-a4a2-ae2b9d0b78bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592be9a9-3fea-4719-b360-55a0769996e7
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a532d4d3-73aa-48b3-a4a2-ae2b9d0b78bd
  28th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southglos.gov.uk

## Provenance

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