--- title: "ENTERPRISING WORCESTERSHIRE EARLY STAGE BUSINESS SALES AND MARKETING SUPPORT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-20" --- # ENTERPRISING WORCESTERSHIRE EARLY STAGE BUSINESS SALES AND MARKETING SUPPORT Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff19b87e-6e1d-4b76-b60c-44468842b047.json) ## Summary The tender titled "ENTERPRISING WORCESTERSHIRE EARLY STAGE BUSINESS SALES AND MARKETING SUPPORT" is being issued by Worcestershire County Council, located in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Marketing management consultancy services." The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing at 4pm on 11th September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and run until 31st July 2019, funded through the European Regional Development Fund along with contributions from County and District Councils. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to compete for this contract. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sales and marketing support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can offer tailored sales and marketing consultancy services aimed at supporting early-stage businesses and high-growth potential start-ups will be particularly well-suited. By securing this contract, businesses can contribute to economic development within Worcestershire, foster new job creation, and expand their reach in the local market. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in delivering bespoke support that stimulates enterprise and investment in the region. ## Notice The Enterprising Worcestershire (EW) Start-Up and High Growth Start-Up support programme aims to stimulate enterprise, develop new market opportunities, encourage investment, create new jobs and facilitate start-up and high growth start-up. The programme is part-funded by The European Regional Development Fund. The project provides business advice and support to individuals in Worcestershire in order to enable them to start new enterprises, provide additional advice and support to those and other early stage SMEs in the county, as well as deliver high growth support to a number of pre-start and early stage enterprises with high growth potential. The early stage business support element offers four bespoke areas of support, covering the areas of Legal & Compliance, Finance & Business Planning, Innovation & Growth and Sales & Marketing. Legal & Compliance, Finance & Business Planning, Innovation & Growth are provided by contracted suppliers. Worcestershire County Council are seeking to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver the Sales and Marketing Support. The County Council is seeking to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver the Sales and Marketing element of the early stage business support that is offered through the Enterprising Worcestershire programme. This will be through funding from the European Regional Development Fund, County and District Councils. Closing time and date 4pm 11th September 2018 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2018 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 - 16 Aug 2018 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 - 16 Aug 2018 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 - 16 Aug 2018 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 - 16 Aug 2018 at 11:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 - 16 Aug 2018 at 11:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 - 16 Aug 2018 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea82765-ac8d-4930-8212-373f0389efb3 20th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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