--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System - Business coaching/mentoring services for SME's" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcff4834-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcff4834-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcff4834-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcff4834-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COLLEGE E-TENDERING" published: "2017-07-18" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System - Business coaching/mentoring services for SME's Buyer: CORNWALL COLLEGE E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcff4834-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcff4834-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcff4834-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Cornwall College e-Tendering is currently managing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for business coaching and mentoring services targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with potential requirements throughout the UK. The procurement process began on 5th August 2016 and will remain open for a maximum of four years. Interested suppliers must register via the College's e-tendering system, In-Tend, to access the request to participate stage and must ensure participation before the tender period ends on 3rd August 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the coaching and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in mentoring, workshop delivery, and expert speaker services tailored for SMEs. Companies that can demonstrate experience in supporting business development and innovation are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, particularly those focusing on services that contribute to economic growth in local communities. The funding from the England European Regional Development Fund enhances the potential value of contracts awarded under this DPS. ## Notice Cornwall College Further Education Corporation are inviting suppliers to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following business coaching services in a range business sectors: o Mentoring Services. o Workshop Delivery Services. o Expert Speaker Service. Typically the services shall be delivered to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) located in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, however the College may require suppliers to provide the services throughout the UK. The DPS will be managed by the College's e-tendering system In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cornwall/ and remain open from 5th August 2016 for a maximum duration of four years. In order to obtain additional detail about this DPS an interested supplier must register and express an interest in this requirement via In-Tend, thereafter Stage 1 - Request to Participate which includes full detail of the DPS tender process, an overview of the College's requirements and the Supplier Questionnaire shall be be released to the interested supplier. Additional information: The College's electronic tendering system In-Tend will be used to manage this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which shall remain open from 5th August 2016 for a maximum duration of four years. In order to obtain additional detail about this DPS an interested supplier must register and express an interest in this requirement via In-Tend using the following web-link, thereafter Stage 1 - Request to Participate which includes full detail of the DPS tender process, an overview of the College's requirements and the Supplier Questionnaire shall be released to the interested supplier. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cornwall/ Delivery Notes The services shall be delivered to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) located in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, however the College may require suppliers to provide the services throughout the UK. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The services associated with this DPS include two projects (C4G and CBS) which are receiving up to PS15m (PS9m and PS6m respectively) of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding Notwithstanding the above the College may also use this DPS where the College is bidding for, or successfully secures contracts funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 (ESIF), European Social Fund (ESF) and or European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d85b068-9fe7-404c-99a8-e757c638fd30 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 18 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2020 - 5 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £850,000 | | 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 | CORNWALL COLLEGE E-TENDERING | | Locality | CORNWALL | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL25 4DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | | Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79998000 - Coaching services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2017 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d85b068-9fe7-404c-99a8-e757c638fd30 - 18 Jul 2017 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d85b068-9fe7-404c-99a8-e757c638fd30 - 13 Jul 2017 at 11:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d85b068-9fe7-404c-99a8-e757c638fd30 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d85b068-9fe7-404c-99a8-e757c638fd30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d85b068-9fe7-404c-99a8-e757c638fd30 18th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cornwall/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cornwall/ - https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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