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title: "Digital Springboard - Business Growth Programme (VERSION2))"
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# Digital Springboard - Business Growth Programme (VERSION2))

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2d7ff8b-c131-46d8-936b-28a9a9c26793

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council is seeking bids for its "Digital Springboard - Business Growth Programme (VERSION 2)" aimed at delivering digital advice and support to micro and small businesses in the East of England. The tender is currently in the active stage and will conclude on 24 September 2021. The total contract value is set at £190,000, with a minimum requirement of £130,000. The contract is expected to commence from 1 October 2021 and will run until 30 September 2023, under an open procurement method using the open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for micro and small businesses, particularly those specialising in business development consultancy or digital services. With the potential for collaboration, including joint ventures or subcontracting arrangements, firms with experience in delivering comprehensive business support programmes would be ideally suited to compete. As the programme focuses on enhancing digital capabilities, IT service providers and consultants with expertise in digital transformation are also likely to find fruitful prospects within this contract.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council is commissioning a branded programme of digital advice, support, web resources and events aimed at micro and small businesses across East Suffolk. We would welcome bids the set up and ongoing management of the service. Due to the nature of the services required this could be delivered via a sole supplier, a supplier with subcontractors delivering parts of the service or a joint bid eg a joint venture or a Special purpose vehicle. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6147885f-8a3f-44c8-9de6-8c9f34bf5134 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6147885f-8a3f-44c8-9de6-8c9f34bf5134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6147885f-8a3f-44c8-9de6-8c9f34bf5134
  17th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk

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