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title: "Provision of business advice services for BSUS and Cumbria Business Growth Hub"
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# Provision of business advice services for BSUS and Cumbria Business Growth Hub

Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd870612-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of business advice services for BSUS and Cumbria Business Growth Hub" was conducted by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd. This contract falls within the business and management consultancy and related services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was undertaken using an open procurement method, allowing for a wide array of bids. The contract was awarded on 5th July 2016, with a contractual period extending until 31st December 2018. The total contract value is £126,000, and the tender period closed on 25th May 2016.

This opportunity can foster business growth for service providers that specialise in consultancy and advisory roles, especially those experienced in supporting start-ups and conducting business reviews or training needs analyses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires a flexible pool of advisers to meet various client needs. Engaging in this contract could enable successful bidders to contribute significantly to the economic development of Cumbria and enhance their own market visibility and client portfolio.

## Notice

We are refreshing our framework of generalist & specialist business advisers to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans & deliver advice & coaching to businesses and potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of advisers drawn on as needed depending on, e.g., levels of demand, client needs & preferences, experience & specialisms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec786b5-0726-4ee3-828b-f6151c6e3a42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY LTD |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | 3 PEAKS CONSULTING; A7 ADVISORY; BUSINESS DOCTORS CUMBRIA; COULSON ASSOCIATES; CRUX ASSOCIATES; CUMBRIA BUSINESS CONSULTANCY; DODD & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS; HARRISON NETWORK; JOWSA CONSULTING; LIFE COACH ME; MARK HURLEY CONSULTING; UNIQUE SOLUTIONS; UPEDEN; WEB PROFIT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec786b5-0726-4ee3-828b-f6151c6e3a42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec786b5-0726-4ee3-828b-f6151c6e3a42
  5th August 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG129031
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbriachamber.co.uk

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