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title: "Investment Readiness Tender - AWARD"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Investment Readiness Tender - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9182f0f-db9b-4183-88ff-8de465233c25

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Investment Readiness Tender," aimed at providing Investment Readiness Support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within Worcestershire. This programme seeks to support the growth initiatives outlined in the Worcestershire strategic economic plan, promoting private sector investment and job creation. The tender period officially closed at 4pm on 21st April 2017, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2017 and scheduled to run until 31st August 2019. The related industry category includes business and management consultancy services, with the tender primarily focusing on service procurement within the region of Worcestershire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy, training, and investment support services, particularly those with expertise in aiding SMEs in their growth journey. Companies with capabilities in managing investment readiness, providing advice, and supporting the development of new market opportunities would be particularly well-suited to compete. As Worcestershire continues to strive for sustainable economic growth, engaging with this programme could lead to fruitful partnerships and further contracts within the local economic landscape.

## Notice

Investment Readiness Worcestershire is one of the fastest growing economies in the country. This programme will build on the success of the previous Worcestershire Expansion Programme and the current Worcestershire Growth Fund funded by the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership growth deal. The Worcestershire strategic economic plan is committed to attracting new business through promoting inward investment on key sites and supporting the expansion of existing businesses to further employment/economic opportunities. Sustainable economic growth and business growth are key priorities for the County Council, the district councils and the Worcestershire LEP. Set out in our corporate plan the Open for Business strategy focuses on 'rebalancing' Worcestershire's local economy through a series of measures aimed at encouraging and supporting private sector investment, business and employment growth. The Investing in Growth Programme will provide a comprehensive package of support, including advice and grants, for expanding businesses within Worcestershire. The programme is supported with funding from the European Regional Development Fund, County and District Councils and will provide coordinated inward investment support, investment readiness support and a grant programme to assist businesses to expand. Investing in Growth will stimulate enterprise, develop new market opportunities, encourage investment, create new jobs and facilitate growth. The County Council is seeking to appoint a single service provider for the provision of Investment Readiness Support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as part of the Growth Programme. The closing date and time for the Tender is 4pm on Friday 21st April 2017. Please refer to the Tender Guidance Document for full details of how to submit an application for this Tender. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c263823-cf9e-496e-b283-f0c452f86352 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALDWINS HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2017 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c263823-cf9e-496e-b283-f0c452f86352

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c263823-cf9e-496e-b283-f0c452f86352
  26th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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