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title: "Supply of Business Engagement Services"
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# Supply of Business Engagement Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8a5076f-ac8a-41f5-9062-869b5f58c976

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Business Engagement Services" has been completed by the University of Derby, which is part of a CABS consortium supported by funding from the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This initiative aims to enhance the productivity of UK SMEs through a national Small Business Leadership Programme. The contract was awarded on 28th September 2020, with a total value of £28,000, and the contractual obligations are set from 1st October 2020 to 1st October 2021. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, focusing on business development consultancy services in Derby, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs interested in expanding their services within the business consultancy sector, particularly those geared towards supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With a focus on enhancing productivity, businesses that provide leadership training, strategic planning, and operational improvement solutions would be especially well-suited to compete. The contract encourages participation from smaller, agile firms capable of tailoring their offerings to meet the unique needs of SME leaders as they navigate their growth challenges.

## Notice

Derby Business School is part of a Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) consortium who have been awarded funding by the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to deliver a national Small Business Leadership Programme. The University of Derby is looking for a supplier to support leaders of UK's SME's to help make them more productive and help them put plans in place to accelerate their return to growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ea8a78-eb66-4f12-8f03-ea05e954b42b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 1 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFORMA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ea8a78-eb66-4f12-8f03-ea05e954b42b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ea8a78-eb66-4f12-8f03-ea05e954b42b
  19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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