Published date: 21 June 2024

This notice was replaced on 1 October 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 1 October 2024)

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

  • Administrative services for business operations - 75112000

  • General management consultancy services - 79411000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£250,000

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN728813-52105729

Published date

21 June 2024

Closing date

24 July 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 September 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Dorset Council seeks to procure delivery of a Business Support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Support comprises providing relevant information, guidance and advice to local businesses at all stages including pre-start, and providing Dorset Council with assessment, evaluation and recommendations to award business grants funded by UKSPF.
This is an estimated 7-month contract with an end date of 31 March 2025.


About the buyer

Contact name

Bryony Blair

Address

Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1305225532

Email

bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk