--- title: "Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2020-06-24" --- # Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c946badc-f774-42c7-882b-7f793c4f1c45.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is seeking to engage business advisers for the "Business advisers for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Business Start Up Support" tender. This opportunity falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 29 July 2020. The contract period is slated to commence on 1 September 2020 and run until 30 June 2023. This open procurement method invites a wide range of participants, with the intention of renewing the pool of experienced advisers for various business support initiatives. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in business consulting and coaching. Potential bidders can expect to provide valuable business reviews, training needs analyses, and tailored action plans within a flexible framework that is responsive to the evolving needs of local businesses and start-ups in Cumbria. This initiative not only supports economic development within the region but also allows businesses in the consultancy sector to expand their service offerings and client base. ## Notice This invitation is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce/Cumbria Business Growth Hub. It covers business advice for the following initiatives delivered within its Cumbria Business Growth Hub umbrella:- ERDF Growth Hub project (including supply chain)- ERDF BSUS Business Start-Up Support project- New Enterprise Allowance- Other potential business support projects/initiativesWe are looking to renew our pool of experienced business advisers both generalist and specialist (individual advisers and/or specified individuals within an organisation) through a multi lot framework, to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans and deliver advice and coaching to businesses (primarily small and medium sized businesses [SMEs]) and/or potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of contracted advisers, drawn on as needed depending on factors such as levels of demand, client needs and preferences, experience and specialisms. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a03b6-46b1-4773-85ae-73ef0e3c0d61 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA3 8DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | 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 ## Release History - 24 Jun 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a03b6-46b1-4773-85ae-73ef0e3c0d61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a03b6-46b1-4773-85ae-73ef0e3c0d61 24th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN159968 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbriachamber.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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