Published date: 15 September 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.


Closing: 13 October 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • General management consultancy services - 79411000

  • Public relations services - 79416000

    • Safety consultancy services - 79417000

    • Procurement consultancy services - 79418000

    • Evaluation consultancy services - 79419000

    • Community action programme - 85322000

Location of contract

PE29 3TN

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

CAMBDC001-DN690079-27120283

Published date

15 September 2023

Closing date

13 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

19 November 2023

Contract end date

18 November 2024

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?

No


Description

Local Authorities are in receipt of new government funding called the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Huntingdonshire District Council has designated part of this funding to support its business community. A fixed sum of £100,000 of the Council's UKSPF allocation has been dedicated to this programme.

We are looking to appoint a third-party contractor with a proven track record of delivering programme support and achieving tangible outcomes for entrepreneurs and start-ups. You will have an in-depth understanding of the needs of early-stage businesses; employ or have access to a team of specialist advisors; be able to engage with business founders and talk knowledgeably and compassionately about their start-up.


About the buyer

Contact name

SARAH LOUISE YOUTHED

Address

Pathfinder House
St Marys Street
HUNTINGDON
PE29 3TN
United Kingdom

Email

sarah.youthed@huntingdonshire.gov.uk