Published date: 9 November 2022

This notice was replaced on 9 November 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 22 February 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Supporting services for the government - 75130000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

BLACK001-DN640280-31308368

Published date

9 November 2022

Closing date

9 December 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 January 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

There is a need to support business directly & facilitate the co-ordination of offers of support from local businesses and the requirements of the community to ensure that any support offered is used in the most efficient & effective manner. Blackpool Council (BC) wishes to appoint a Contractor/s who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements & who offers the most economically advantageous tender within the budget allocated. Anticipated contract term is from Jan 2023 to end March 2025 at the latest.

Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
BC UKSPF submission was submitted early August 2022 approval is expected mid-November 2022. IMPORTANT Bidders note the decision date, contract award is subject to successful allocation of grant funding. The Investment Plan for the UKSPF when confirmed is over a 3 financial year period, 2022/23 to 2024/25, all interventions due to end by March 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to enter into a Grant Agreement with BC which will include all requirements to meet with the funder's requirements & those of the accountable body, Blackpool Council. Please see tender documents for full details.

More information

Additional text

Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Blackpool Council UKSPF submission was submitted early August 2022 approval is expected mid-November 2022.

**IMPORTANT**
Bidders note the decision date, contract award is subject to successful allocation of grant funding. The Investment Plan for the UKSPF when confirmed is over a 3 financial year period, 2022/23 to 2024/25, all interventions due to end by March 2025.

About the buyer

Contact name

Helen Thompson

Address

PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
England

Telephone

+44 1253478760

Email

helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/