Published date: 23 February 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 14 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy services - 79410000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

LEICSCC001-DN317660-69599686

Published date

23 February 2018

Closing date

14 February 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2020

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

Quotations were invited for the provision of a service to support the development of social enterprises in Leicestershire. The service will include providing one-to-one advice and support to potential, emerging and existing social enterprises/social businesses, along with other community based (not-for-private-profit) organisations, who are exploring alternative methods of generating income/investment. The service will also include the provision of strategic advice to Leicestershire County Council around specialist areas such as: service devolution and alternative service delivery models (including employee-led 'spin-outs', mutual and co-operatives); embedding the Social Value Act in commissioning; alternative finance models; and social investment and social impact bonds. The service will also support the Council's objectives around stimulating local economic and business growth, with a particular focus on social businesses. The contract is offered for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The estimated contract value is £20,000 per annum.

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Award information

Awarded date

23 February 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Total value of contract

£100,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

CASE

Address

1 The Crescent
King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RX

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Sophie Bower-Scott

Address

County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1163052048

Email

sophie.bower-scott@leics.gov.uk

Website

http://www.leics.gov.uk