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title: "Universal Business Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee1eaf8e-59be-4e64-8ca4-9748710880f3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-20"
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# Universal Business Support

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee1eaf8e-59be-4e64-8ca4-9748710880f3

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## Summary

North Somerset Council is seeking an SFEDI accredited provider through an open procurement process for the "Universal Business Support" tender. This initiative aims to bolster local businesses and SMEs by offering universal pre-start, early growth, and business resilience services. The tender's application deadline is 4th August 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st September 2020 and run until 30th September 2021. The services will primarily be delivered in the South West of the United Kingdom, covering a range of business-related assistance outlined under various CPV classifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the consultancy and business support sector. Companies with expertise in delivering workshops and personalised business advice may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these businesses can establish long-term relationships with a local council, positioning themselves as trusted partners in fostering economic development in the region.

## Notice

North Somerset Council are searching for a SFEDI accredited provider to support local business' and SME's. The provider will be expected to operate universal pre-start, early growth and business resilience services, delivered through a range of responsive workshops and face-to-face individualised business advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad18ad18-9f8b-4609-b706-ed66bd7ed315 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLEVEDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2020 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad18ad18-9f8b-4609-b706-ed66bd7ed315

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad18ad18-9f8b-4609-b706-ed66bd7ed315
  20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b5f65c4-40c7-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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