Published date: 15 August 2023

This notice was replaced on 12 February 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 12 February 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

NN16 8TL

Value of contract

£50,000 to £70,000

Procurement reference

NNSPF/E30/RBS

Published date

15 August 2023

Closing date

15 September 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

29 September 2023

Contract end date

31 December 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

North Northamptonshire is home to a wide range of small and independent retailers who continue to feel the impact of the pandemic and changing consumer habits.

Business Support measures to drive employment growth has been identified as a key priority in the North Northamptonshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan.

Funding is available through the UKSPF to deliver a comprehensive programme of support to retail businesses across North Northamptonshire until 31st December 2024. This should complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF.

The council is now seeking someone to deliver a comprehensive, engaging and effective programme of support, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, training and support to build resilience and support retail business growth.

All information, including the scope, the service specification and information on how to apply is set out in the attached Request For Quotation document.

More information

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Ellwood

Address

The Cube,George Street
CORBY
NN168TL
England

Email

sarah.ellwood@northnorthants.gov.uk

Website

www.northnorthants.gov.uk/communities-assets-and-grants/shared-prosperity-fund