---
title: "Community Micro Enterprise Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038325"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-15"
---

# Community Micro Enterprise Development Services

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038325

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Community Micro Enterprise Development Services to Community Catalysts CIC. The contract, valued at 344,163.6 GBP, was signed on 15th March 2023. The procurement process was categorised under 'Business and management consultancy and related services', with the Council seeking service providers to assist community micro-enterprises in offering help at home to local people in targeted areas within Oxfordshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in community-based care and support services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the Council and potentially expand their operations. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing transparent competition for interested parties. The planned implementation areas within Oxfordshire will be crucial for businesses looking to grow in the social care industry. Key dates to note include the 15th March 2023 contract signing and the cancellation of the previous stage related to the tender process.

## Notice

The Council was looking for a Service Provider who will work with existing and potential community micro-enterprises interested in offering help at home to local people. Community micro-enterprises are defined as sole traders or organisations employing 8 or fewer people providing community-based care and support services. The targeted geographical areas covered within Oxfordshire will be determined in agreement with Oxfordshire County Council when the Service Provider assesses area of greatest need in the county as part of their implementation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council was looking for a Service Provider who will work with existing and potential community micro-enterprises interested in offering help at home to local people. Community micro-enterprises are defined as sole traders or organisations employing 8 or fewer people providing community-based care and support services. The targeted geographical areas covered within Oxfordshire will be determined in agreement with Oxfordshire County Council when the Service Provider assesses area of greatest need in the county as part of their implementation.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007497-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | £370,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £344,163 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY CATALYSTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007497-2023
- 10 Nov 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031872-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bd9712df-2360-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091

## Provenance

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