--- title: "Boost 4 Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e6f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Boost 4 Support Programme Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e6f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6f5.json) ## Summary The procurement process related to the "Boost 4 Support Programme" is being overseen by Lancashire County Council, which is recognised as a local authority based in Preston, UK. This programme falls within the business services sector and aims to provide comprehensive support between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. The tender has reached the planning stage, with an active status, while responses to the tender were open until 2nd November 2021. The contracts, worth a total of £2,550,000, include multiple lots focused on service areas such as Business Relationship Management, Growth Mentoring, and Boost Marketing, with contract values allocated for each service ranging from £150,000 to £650,000. Participating in the Boost 4 Support Programme presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services, marketing, and business growth support. This tender is ideal for both large-scale corporations and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to deliver quality services and demonstrate social value, as the evaluation criteria heavily emphasise quality factors such as Business Engagement and Delivery Team capabilities. Businesses interested in expanding their client base in the Lancashire area will find this tender especially relevant as it aims to enhance local economic development and strategic business support. ## Notice Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support landscape within the Lancashire LEP area. The Boost 4 Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in Lancashire including Business Relationship Management, Flying Start Pre-start Support, Flying Start Start-up Support, Growth Mentoring, Boost Bespoke, and Boost Marketing. Contracts are to commence on 01 January 2022. Lancashire County Council has completed a tender exercise seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for the Boost Support Programme between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Business Relationship Management Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support landscape within the Lancashire LEP area. The Boost 4 Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in Lancashire including Business Relationship Management, Flying Start Pre-start Support, Flying Start Start-up Support, Growth Mentoring, Boost Bespoke, and Boost Marketing. Contracts are to commence on 01 January 2022. Lancashire County Council has completed a tender exercise seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for the Boost Support Programme between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. Renewal: Potential to renew the tender process following the end of this contract dependent on the availability of funding. Lot 2: Flying Start Pre-Start Support Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support landscape within the Lancashire LEP area. The Boost 4 Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in Lancashire including Business Relationship Management, Flying Start Pre-start Support, Flying Start Start-up Support, Growth Mentoring, Boost Bespoke, and Boost Marketing. Contracts are to commence on 01 January 2022. Lancashire County Council has completed a tender exercise seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for the Boost Support Programme between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. Renewal: Potential to renew the tender process following the end of this contract dependent on the availability of funding. Lot 3: Flying Start Start-Up Support Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support landscape within the Lancashire LEP area. The Boost 4 Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in Lancashire including Business Relationship Management, Flying Start Pre-start Support, Flying Start Start-up Support, Growth Mentoring, Boost Bespoke, and Boost Marketing. Contracts are to commence on 01 January 2022. Lancashire County Council has completed a tender exercise seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for the Boost Support Programme between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. Renewal: Potential to renew the tender process following the end of this contract dependent on the availability of funding. Lot 4: Growth Mentoring Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support landscape within the Lancashire LEP area. The Boost 4 Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in Lancashire including Business Relationship Management, Flying Start Pre-start Support, Flying Start Start-up Support, Growth Mentoring, Boost Bespoke, and Boost Marketing. Contracts are to commence on 01 January 2022. Lancashire County Council has completed a tender exercise seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for the Boost Support Programme between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. Renewal: Potential to renew the tender process following the end of this contract dependent on the availability of funding. Lot 5: Boost Bespoke Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support landscape within the Lancashire LEP area. The Boost 4 Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in Lancashire including Business Relationship Management, Flying Start Pre-start Support, Flying Start Start-up Support, Growth Mentoring, Boost Bespoke, and Boost Marketing. Contracts are to commence on 01 January 2022. Lancashire County Council has completed a tender exercise seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for the Boost Support Programme between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. Renewal: Potential to renew the tender process following the end of this contract dependent on the availability of funding. Lot 6: Marketing Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support landscape within the Lancashire LEP area. The Boost 4 Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in Lancashire including Business Relationship Management, Flying Start Pre-start Support, Flying Start Start-up Support, Growth Mentoring, Boost Bespoke, and Boost Marketing. Contracts are to commence on 01 January 2022. Lancashire County Council has completed a tender exercise seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for the Boost Support Programme between 1st January 2022 and 30th September 2023. Renewal: Potential to renew the tender process following the end of this contract dependent on the availability of funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031545-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,550,000 | | Lots value | £2,550,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,499,140 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | FRESHFIELD PR; GROWTH LANCASHIRE; THE SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY; WINNING PITCH TRADING | ## 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 - 17 Dec 2021 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031545-2021 - 1 Oct 2021 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024455-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lancashire.gov.uk - http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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