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title: "Business Growth Hub, Boost 3 Programme - RFQ 15200986"
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# Business Growth Hub, Boost 3 Programme - RFQ 15200986

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6649a6d-dd22-4f5a-b662-3033362a26ec

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has launched a procurement process titled "Business Growth Hub, Boost 3 Programme - RFQ 15200986," which falls under the industry category of business services. This initiative is aimed at providing support to local businesses, enhancing their ability to grow within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process follows an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 21st September 2018, and the contract period set to commence from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021, with a total contract value of £5,300,000, jointly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Council.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in Lancashire, particularly those specialising in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the programme seeks to engage local suppliers to support the economic growth targeted by the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership's strategic plan. Companies with a focus on fostering entrepreneurial initiatives and providing growth support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for the various lots available in this tender.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for a range of contracts under the Business Growth Hub's Boost 3 Programme. The Boost programme's purpose is to help Lancashire's businesses grow. Boost's objective is to inspire Lancashire's ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders, and give each of them the support they need to continue realising their ambitions. The businesses of Lancashire are the key to the growth of the county and the role of the Boost programme is to make sure the tools needed to continue growth in these businesses is provided. Supporting local businesses to grow and succeed is a key part of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership's (LEP) strategic plan to drive economic growth in Lancashire over the next decade. The Boost programme is joint funded with contributions from the European Structural & Investment Fund (ESIF) more specifically the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Council. This tender will be split into 5 lots. Additional information: The tender will be split into 5 Lots, references for each Lot as follows: RJ/LCC/CORP/18/729 (lot 1); RJ/LCC/CORP/18/727 (lot 2); RJ/LCC/CORP/18/728 (lot 3); RJ/LCC/CORP/18/591 (lot 4); RJ/LCC/CORP/18/726 (lot 5);

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f63b196-4f3a-466d-b3f0-30f1f8f6f774 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,165,850 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL C/O GROWTH LANCASHIRE; COMMUNITY & BUSINESS PARTNERS; FRESHFIELD PR; WINNING PITCH TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2018 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f63b196-4f3a-466d-b3f0-30f1f8f6f774
- 21 Aug 2018 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5660918f-2669-43a0-a6c1-d084fb4a806c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f63b196-4f3a-466d-b3f0-30f1f8f6f774
  3rd December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5660918f-2669-43a0-a6c1-d084fb4a806c
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply, please select this link

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