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title: "Whitaker HLF Business Plan Informal Tender"
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buyer: "ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Whitaker HLF Business Plan Informal Tender

Buyer: ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adfdd204-7d00-489d-938b-9d3456ce8bb1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Whitaker HLF Business Plan Informal Tender" is being conducted by Rossendale Borough Council, focusing on business and management consultancy services. The tender is currently active and is in the Tender stage, set to close on 2nd January 2018. The service will be delivered in the North West region of England, with a total contract value of £10,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for submissions from a wide range of participants.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract should have expertise in developing business plans and delivering management-related services, as well as a strong understanding of the local context within the North West region. Engaging with the council could open further avenues for sustained business growth in public sector projects.

## Notice

Please see Council website or contact Guy Darragh the Economic Development Manager for an informal discussion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8286db0c-f744-4d6f-a38d-d2502ca550a9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROSSENDALE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL13 0BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Rossendale |
| Electoral ward | Britannia & Lee Mill |
| Westminster constituency | Rossendale and Darwen |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8286db0c-f744-4d6f-a38d-d2502ca550a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8286db0c-f744-4d6f-a38d-d2502ca550a9
  11th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06c97493-e59b-4e45-a088-bb7c66e1add1
  Annex 4a Additional Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3790634e-cd29-4da9-adbc-f0eb4bf117d7
  Annex 4b Copy of Whitaker HLF Bid Nov 2016
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e8cc3f2-0ffc-4548-bd00-239a16b9b5a0
  Whitaker HLF Business Plan Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52d11c5a-a237-464a-80b1-40e2211664d8
  Project Business Plan Guidance
- https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/downloads/download/11009/whitaker_hlf_-_business_plan_-_informal_tender
  Rossendale Borough Council Website

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