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title: "Dorset Business Support Service, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund"
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# Dorset Business Support Service, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be62ca60-552e-4fc0-805e-01906bc58c5a

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## Summary

Dorset Council has awarded a contract to WSX Enterprise Ltd for the delivery of a Business Support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This service, which falls under the category of general management consultancy services with additional administrative services for business operations, aims to provide information, guidance, and advice to local businesses at various stages, including pre-start, and assist Dorset Council in awarding business grants. The contract, valued at £198,500 GBP, commenced on 11 September 2024, and is set to conclude on 31 March 2025. Located in England, this initiative uses an open procurement method and has completed its award stage as of 1 October 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and administrative services to enhance their portfolios and establish a strong presence in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, benefiting from the funding and support framework provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their expertise and client base by working closely with Dorset Council and supporting local business growth.

## Notice

Dorset Council seeks to procure delivery of a Business Support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Support comprises providing relevant information, guidance and advice to local businesses at all stages including pre-start, and providing Dorset Council with assessment, evaluation and recommendations to award business grants funded by UKSPF. This is an estimated 7-month contract with an end date of 31 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d16552-5922-4ed9-a78f-4c0c523acbfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,500 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| 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 | WSX ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d16552-5922-4ed9-a78f-4c0c523acbfd
- 21 Jun 2024 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810c47b5-1512-4e08-8b77-60b72fb0f9cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d16552-5922-4ed9-a78f-4c0c523acbfd
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810c47b5-1512-4e08-8b77-60b72fb0f9cf
  21st June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e6b45c3a-b02f-ef11-812c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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