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title: "WSCC - JS - Provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex"
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# WSCC - JS - Provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex

Buyer: HTTPS://IN-TENDHOST.CO.UK/SESHAREDSERVICES/ASPX/HOME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03990c

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council (WSCC) recently completed an award process for the provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex. The procurement involved two lots: Lot 1 focused on Workshops and Mentoring, while Lot 2 was for Marketing Support. The successful suppliers were Freedom Works Ltd for Lot 1 and Creative Bloom Ltd for Lot 2. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and a total contract value of £291,000 was awarded. The buyer organisation, WSCC, based in Chichester, was the contracting authority for this tender.

This tender opportunity created avenues for business growth specifically for firms offering business and management consultancy, advertising, and marketing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were well-suited to compete as indicated by the successful suppliers, both SMEs. The tender submission deadline was on February 22, 2023, with electronic and written submission methods allowed. Businesses in the services sector aiming to support digital adoption initiatives for small businesses would find this tender conducive to their growth strategies.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued by WSCC to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of Services to Support the Digital Adoption Programme for small businesses in West Sussex.This opportunity is split into 2 lots.Lot 1- Workshops and Mentoring - West Sussex County Council, in partnership with the District and Borough Councils of West Sussex, is seeking one supplier to deliver a programme of support and intervention to progress the adoption of digital technologies in West Sussex small businesses.Lot 2 - Marketing Support. The Council is seeking one supplier to deliver marketing support to promote the activity being delivered under Lot 1.Bidders can bid to deliver services for one or both lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Workshops and Mentoring

Lot 1- Workshops and MentoringWest Sussex County Council, in partnership with the District and Borough Councils of West Sussex, is seeking one supplier to deliver a programme of support and intervention to progress the adoption of digital technologies in West Sussex small businesses.

Renewal: Up to 6 months

Lot 2 - Marketing Support

Lot 2 - Marketing Support. The Council is seeking one supplier to deliver marketing support to promote the activity being delivered under Lot 1.

Renewal: up to 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016486-2023 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £291,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £291,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HTTPS://IN-TENDHOST.CO.UK/SESHAREDSERVICES/ASPX/HOME |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE BLOOM; FREEDOM WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016486-2023
- 19 Jan 2023 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001749-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/

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