--- title: "Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d16aed07-cc40-4575-926e-da42aaab3835" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d16aed07-cc40-4575-926e-da42aaab3835" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d16aed07-cc40-4575-926e-da42aaab3835.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d16aed07-cc40-4575-926e-da42aaab3835.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-25" --- # Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d16aed07-cc40-4575-926e-da42aaab3835 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d16aed07-cc40-4575-926e-da42aaab3835) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d16aed07-cc40-4575-926e-da42aaab3835.json) ## Summary The Croydon Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund," aimed at securing a credit control provider to manage its loan portfolio. The fund, which has supported over 300 local businesses since its inception with loans ranging from £1,000 to £50,000, has an open procurement method and is classified under business and management consultancy services. The tender period ends on 8 June 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 11 August 2021 and will last until 30 April 2025. The opportunity is located in Croydon, England, and the total value for this procurement is up to £9,999 GBP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing financial consultancy and credit control services. Businesses specialising in financial transactions, management consultancy, or those experienced in handling loan portfolios would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could drive growth and sustainability for eligible firms, allowing them to contribute to the financial wellbeing of local enterprises in Croydon. ## Notice The Council invites quotations for the provision for Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund. The Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund is a growth programme designed to support businesses in Croydon to access finance in order to start or grow a business. Since 2008 the loan fund has gone on to provide PS3m of finance to over 300 local businesses that have received loans ranging from PS1,000 to PS50,000. CELF is currently seeking to secure a credit control provider to manage its existing loan portfolio over the next four years. The current portfolio consists of 70 existing loans Additional information: Tender Refernce: DN546242 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48cd5d7-aa5d-42fb-860c-79c9aee7d9ed | | 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 | 25 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,999 | | 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 25 May 2021 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48cd5d7-aa5d-42fb-860c-79c9aee7d9ed - 25 May 2021 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a88969-9f60-46f8-a030-febff24e2bb6 - 25 May 2021 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c6102c-5e06-4e2e-aa6d-2b4e7a4233ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48cd5d7-aa5d-42fb-860c-79c9aee7d9ed 25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a88969-9f60-46f8-a030-febff24e2bb6 25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c6102c-5e06-4e2e-aa6d-2b4e7a4233ff 25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.croydon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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