Published date: 27 April 2023

This notice was replaced on 9 August 2023

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

Awarded contract (published 9 August 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£910,000

Procurement reference

BRISTOLCC001-DN667951-80496874

Published date

27 April 2023

Closing date

31 May 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2026

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

Procurement of an experienced and flexible supplier of business support and community partnerships to deliver the Bristol element of the three year Universal Business Support offer. The supplier will be required to deliver support to potential start up and existing businesses within Bristol. They will be required to support residents and businesses to create new businesses and jobs in the city. Access to the service will be targeted at the more deprived wards and under represented groups. The supplier will be expected to work with BCC and alongside the West of England Combined Authority to ensure a service that is cohesive with other Bristol and WECA business support offers. They will also work with BCC to manage packages of grants for Bristol SMEs and for community connector partners.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Penny Sharp

Address

Bristol City Council
P O Box 3176
BRISTOL
BS3 9FS
England

Telephone

+44 1179223379

Email

penny.sharp@bristol.gov.uk

Website

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/