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title: "Business Support Unlocked"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-26"
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# Business Support Unlocked

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a970b09d-c1af-4f5b-aa54-6139ee75e77b

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for 'Business Support Unlocked', aimed at providing SFEDI accredited support for local businesses and SMEs. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure, with a contract value of £150,000. The contract period is set to start on May 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. The buying organization, North Somerset Council, is located in Weston-super-Mare, England. The industry category for this procurement is business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This tender, 'Business Support Unlocked', presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the services industry, particularly those offering business analysis consultancy services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a fair chance for various types of businesses to compete. The contract period spans from May 2023 to March 2025, allowing successful bidders to engage in long-term business relationships with North Somerset Council. Businesses looking to grow through offering services to enhance local business development are well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

North Somerset Council require a SFEDI accredited provider to offer free at the point of access support for local businesses and SMEs. The provider will be expected to operate universal pre-start, early growth and business resilience services, delivered through a range of responsive workshops and face-to-face individualised business advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c01775-eada-4b48-b042-d90a36dee891 |
| 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 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET ENTERPRISE AGENCY LTD/T/A THE HIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c01775-eada-4b48-b042-d90a36dee891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c01775-eada-4b48-b042-d90a36dee891
  26th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9888e71c-3aa6-ed11-811f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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