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title: "GB-Watford: Business Support for Young Entrepeneurs"
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# GB-Watford: Business Support for Young Entrepeneurs

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4b3dc1d-e9b2-473c-877f-d0f6d1b1f712

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender titled "GB-Watford: Business Support for Young Entrepreneurs" aimed at providing essential support to young entrepreneurs in Watford. The procurement process is in the active stage, with a tender period concluding on 1st September 2021. This initiative falls under the community, social, and personal services category, specifically targeting business organisation services and consultancy. The contract is valued at £50,000, funded through the government's Additional Restrictions Grant, with a contract period set to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022. Interested parties may need to navigate a restricted procurement method set by the buyer, prioritising small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy and organisational support, particularly those catering to young entrepreneurs or local community services. Companies specialising in business development and those with experience in engaging with "harder to reach" young demographics would be well-positioned to compete. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can contribute to local economic growth while expanding their service offerings to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Watford.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council is seeking to provide support for Young Entrepreneurs. This service will provide "harder to reach" young people in Watford with the knowledge and practical support they need to enable them to realize their business ideas and start-up or sustain a viable business.The funding has been allocated from the government's Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Council is running an Expression of Interest Process to determine a shortlist for quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6391fc-b1ea-45e3-88e4-3cd601a004a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6391fc-b1ea-45e3-88e4-3cd601a004a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6391fc-b1ea-45e3-88e4-3cd601a004a7
  18th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Business-Support-for-Young-Entrepeneurs/V6MWQZF95N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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