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title: "WORCESTERSHIRE INVESTMENT READINESS SUPPORT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9b0b6c0-833c-4939-880b-9828bb1ecdd3"
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# WORCESTERSHIRE INVESTMENT READINESS SUPPORT

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9b0b6c0-833c-4939-880b-9828bb1ecdd3

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender for the provision of Investment Readiness Support, aimed at enhancing the capacity of businesses within the West Midlands region. The procurement is classified under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV code: 66171000). Interested parties can submit their tenders until 4 pm on 14th September 2018, as this procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. The associated contract is due to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run until 31st August 2019.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial consultancy and support services, particularly those equipped to assist businesses at a critical stage of expansion seeking funding advice. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage with diverse business needs while demonstrating innovative approaches, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs that thrive on client engagement and tailored delivery methods.

## Notice

The County Council is seeking to appoint an additional service provider/s for the provision of the non-financial Investment Readiness Support which is part of the Investing in Growth Programme. The Council requires the support to meet the diverse needs of businesses and offer a dynamic approach with methods of delivery and client engagement that are new and innovative. SMEs accessing Investment Readiness Support will be those at the point of significant expansion but in need of appropriate funding advice to achieve it. Closing time and date for Tenders 4pm 14th Spetember 2018 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498f8396-503b-447f-abee-7253232900b8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2018 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498f8396-503b-447f-abee-7253232900b8
- 20 Aug 2018 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498f8396-503b-447f-abee-7253232900b8
- 20 Aug 2018 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498f8396-503b-447f-abee-7253232900b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498f8396-503b-447f-abee-7253232900b8
  20th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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