--- title: "GB-London: Barnet Business Start-Up Programme (702712)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef24a1d6-e2a7-4717-8552-c61f88ef37a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef24a1d6-e2a7-4717-8552-c61f88ef37a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef24a1d6-e2a7-4717-8552-c61f88ef37a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef24a1d6-e2a7-4717-8552-c61f88ef37a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET" published: "2024-01-24" --- # GB-London: Barnet Business Start-Up Programme (702712) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef24a1d6-e2a7-4717-8552-c61f88ef37a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef24a1d6-e2a7-4717-8552-c61f88ef37a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef24a1d6-e2a7-4717-8552-c61f88ef37a1.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barnet has released an invitation to quote (ITQ) for the delivery of a new start-up programme aimed at supporting the Council's objectives, particularly in reducing poverty and fighting inequalities. The procurement falls under the business services category and has a value of £50,000. The tender is open for participation, with a tender period ending on 21st February 2024, and a contract period commencing on 18th March 2024 and concluding on 17th March 2025. The buying organisation, London Borough of Barnet, based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking to engage SMEs for this opportunity. This tender for the Barnet Business Start-Up Programme presents an opportunity for businesses to deliver services aligned with the Council's goals of creating job opportunities and skill development for local residents, especially those from marginalised communities and young individuals not in education, employment, or training. Companies in the business services sector, such as consulting and recruitment firms, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows a fair chance for SMEs to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure the contract, thereby fostering business growth and contributing to the local community's economic development. ## Notice The London Borough of Barnet has released this invitation to quote (ITQ) for the delivery of a new start-up programme. Barnet recognises that entrepreneurial skills translate into employability, lifting people out of poverty, and that many people want to explore their own business ideas and become their own boss. The successful contractor will deliver a start-up programme that supports the Council to deliver Our Plan for Barnet 2023 to 2026 and its corporate priorities (in particular, reducing poverty and fighting inequalities). It should also contribute to Barnet's entrepreneurial borough theme from the 2020 Growth Strategy: Create job opportunities and skills development for local people, particularly people from marginalised communities and young people not in education, employment or training. Please access tender documents from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please access tender documents from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities. If you experience technical difficulties with the portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226ab9d4-50b2-4f1d-91fe-9bda0497966b | | 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 | 24 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW9 4EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet | | Local authority | Barnet | | Electoral ward | Colindale North | | Westminster constituency | Hendon | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 24 Jan 2024 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226ab9d4-50b2-4f1d-91fe-9bda0497966b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226ab9d4-50b2-4f1d-91fe-9bda0497966b 24th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=836996818 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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