--- title: "Business and Operational Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-15" --- # Business and Operational Support Services Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e13532ad-d709-4028-91f0-f25b5277b874.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Copeland Borough Council seeks to appoint a provider for "Business and Operational Support Services" aimed at enhancing the Industrial Solutions Hub (ISH) concept. This tender falls under the general public services category and is located in Whitehaven, North West England. The current stage of procurement is at the tender phase, with an official end date set for 12th August 2019. The total budget for this project is £60,000, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd September 2019 and last until 1st September 2021. Interested parties can find further details in the Invitation to Tender documents available upon registration on The Chest Procurement Portal. This opportunity can significantly bolster business growth for SMEs, particularly those offering services in business advice, funding, and training. Companies that can facilitate operational development, assist in engaging supply chain partners, or foster innovation in start-up and micro-business cultures will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the project, involving key players such as Sellafield Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, suggests potential for wider networking and partnership opportunities across the region and beyond. ## Notice Copeland Borough Council, on behalf of a collaborative partnership, which includes the Council, Sellafield Ltd, Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, is seeking to appoint a provider of the following services to support the further development of the Industrial Solutions Hub (ISH) concept. In summary the services to be provided include; * Act as the single-entry point to the support and services provided for existing and new entrepreneurs both within the ISH project and elsewhere across the business support community in Cumbria and the north-west relating to, for example, business advice and support, funding and training * Support the operational development and activities of the ISH and its partners specifically supporting engagement with existing and new supply chain partners and resourcing business development opportunities from across Cumbria, the rest of the UK and internationally * Act as the operational entity to develop the Watershed and Buzz Station business centre and create an innovative start-up and micro business culture. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence/clarifications must be made via The Chest (messages area). For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0059f0cb-09b6-48f5-bae9-748abd37a7a6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITEHAVEN | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA28 7SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services - 75120000 - Administrative services of agencies ## Release History - 15 Jul 2019 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0059f0cb-09b6-48f5-bae9-748abd37a7a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0059f0cb-09b6-48f5-bae9-748abd37a7a6 15th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dc7419eb-e5a6-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.copeland.gov.uk/ - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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