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title: "Specialist Retail Business Support Adviser"
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# Specialist Retail Business Support Adviser

Buyer: EMB-GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eda1ac28-a2c5-4c85-b571-3bc2fdc0fff8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves EMB-GROUP LTD seeking a Specialist Retail Business Support Adviser to provide consultancy services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the retail sector in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. The tender was published on 25th September 2020, and its tender period closed on 12th October 2020. This opportunity falls under the category of general management consultancy services, with a contract value of £18,900, funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The contract period is set to begin on 2nd November 2020 and conclude on 30th April 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in retail business support, to engage with local SMEs and help navigate the challenges posed by the post-COVID-19 landscape. Businesses that are SMEs or voluntary and community sector organisations, as indicated by the contract’s suitability requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. These firms can leverage their expertise in delivering tailored advice and support to enhance the operational capabilities of retail businesses in the region.

## Notice

East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is a private company which provides a range of business consultancy and programme management services. EMB is seeking to appoint a specialist Retail Business Support Adviser to deliver specialist advice to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail sector in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. The appointed contractor will proactively engage retail SME businesses in West Lindsey district, to understand their challenges and opportunities and provide high quality business advice and effective signposting to support the business through the post-COVID-19 re-opening phase. More details on the services required and a template for responding to this opportunity are contained in the attached Specification document. The Retail Business Support Adviser service is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad25e0b-febe-4615-a004-c52723738c37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,900 |
| 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 | EMB-GROUP LTD |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Astley & St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2020 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad25e0b-febe-4615-a004-c52723738c37
- 25 Sep 2020 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b96c9f80-8eb6-4163-aa0f-fdc292903d39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad25e0b-febe-4615-a004-c52723738c37
  22nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b96c9f80-8eb6-4163-aa0f-fdc292903d39
  25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9f91116-12cd-4caa-b497-3189d6484c2a
  Specification and template for response

## Notice URLs

- http://www.emb-group.co.uk

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