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title: "ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants - AWARD"
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# ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7c78d0f-55bb-4143-b072-82fb1d721fef

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "ESCC MA South East Business Boost - Business Growth and Productivity Grants" initiative. This programme aims to enhance business growth and productivity among SMEs in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total estimated value of £448,500 over the contract period from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2022. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender closed on 2 September 2020.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage with local government initiatives. Businesses that can effectively market grant offerings and provide support through the application process are well-suited for this tender, particularly those with expertise in business development and support services. The programme specifically aims for the successful delivery of at least 1,576 grants within East Sussex, thus creating a dynamic environment for local economic growth.

## Notice

The County Council is committed to using the learning gained through the SEBB 2017 programme to develop a new South East Business Boost programme commencing in 2020. The SEBB 2020 programme will provide both financial and non-financial support to SMEs as follows: o Business Growth and Productivity Grants of between one thousand and ten thousand pounds at 30 percent of total project cost The role of the Service Provider in East Sussex will be to: a) Market the available grant offers to SMEs throughout the East Sussex area b) Support eligible businesses through the grant process ensuring a minimum of 1576 grants are delivered in East Sussex c) Provide all necessary reporting to the Programme Management Team at the Lead Authority (Southend-on-Sea Borough Council) and the County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555c0e9-722e-4937-acfc-472424bbeb84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £448,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,500 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALWAYS POSSIBLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555c0e9-722e-4937-acfc-472424bbeb84
- 23 Sep 2021 at 10:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555c0e9-722e-4937-acfc-472424bbeb84
- 23 Sep 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555c0e9-722e-4937-acfc-472424bbeb84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555c0e9-722e-4937-acfc-472424bbeb84
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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