Scope
Reference
13669
Description
This procurement aims to appoint a single supplier to deliver high quality, impactful business support to ambitious SMEs in East Sussex. The contract will run for 8 months from August 2025 to March 2026 with a possible extension of a further 12 months (subject to funding).
Total value (estimated)
- £355,000 excluding VAT
- £426,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 July 2025 to 21 March 2026
- 8 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Weighting description
100% Quality
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
For the purposes of this tender, the Council has indicated the funding for the potential second year will be the same as the first, but this may increase or decrease subject to funding. Bidders should also be aware there is no guarantee the second year of this contract will be used.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
St Annes Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government