--- title: "Tender for the Provisioning of Business Support Workshops" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-17" --- # Tender for the Provisioning of Business Support Workshops Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee41eef2-e8a0-4953-91c6-66c27e947cd4.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Tender for the Provisioning of Business Support Workshops." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is targeted for delivery in the East of England. The tender launched on 27th June 2018 and consisted of nine lots, covering various topics such as finance for non-financial managers, HR practices, and digital marketing. The submission deadline for tender responses was set for 31st July 2018, with the contract period commencing on 3rd September 2018 and concluding on 31st December 2019. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises. Companies offering workshops or training in the specified areas have a competitive advantage in responding to this tender. The provision of these business support workshops aligns well with service providers experienced in enhancing skills and operational effectiveness for businesses. ## Notice As part of this "Open" procurement process: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council ("the Council") invites electronic tender responses for the provisioning of Business Support Work Shops (BSW). This procurement process is divided into 9 Lots. Lot Title 1.Finance for non-financial managers 2. HR Practices 3. Marketing Plan 4. Project Management 5. Taking your Product to Market 6. Digital Marketing 7. Getting your Business online 8. I.T Skills for Business 9. Business Planning / Setting up a Social Enterprise Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is Noon Monday 23rd July 2018. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Tuesday 31st July 2018. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes but is not limited to detail on Experience, Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28ab35b-b4e1-4dd7-bfd1-d9d4dc52b54f | | 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 | 17 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | 22 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FIRST ASCENT GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2019 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28ab35b-b4e1-4dd7-bfd1-d9d4dc52b54f - 27 Jun 2018 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/795cfc00-fa1b-4f2d-89de-5b1ed6950199 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28ab35b-b4e1-4dd7-bfd1-d9d4dc52b54f 17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/795cfc00-fa1b-4f2d-89de-5b1ed6950199 27th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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