Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
Contact
LCC Corporate
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1772538207
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD4 - Lancashire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Business Development
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Lancashire Peer Network Delivery Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council, as Accountable Body for the Lancashire Growth Hub (Boost) was seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for cohorts of Peer Networks between July 2021 and 31st March 2022 with a potential extension option available.
The Service Provider will deliver a Peer Network programme through the delivery of Action Learning Sessions, One to One Support and the associated administration, reporting, monitoring and delivery required for these.
Peer Networks is a national initiative that is being delivered locally in England through the LEP network and their respective Growth Hubs. The programme's longer-term aims are focused on reducing the UK productivity gap by helping business leaders find practical solutions to strategic and operational challenges. It also forms part of the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing EU transition, seeking to improve the resilience of SMEs, their capability to adapt their business models to the "new normal" and position themselves for future success, driving longer-term productivity gains.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £821,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council, as Accountable Body for the Lancashire Growth Hub (Boost) is seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for cohorts of Peer Networks between July 2021 and 31st March 2022 with a potential extension option available of up to a further 12 months.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Compliance to Specification / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Acceptance of Terms and Conditions / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Business Engagement / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Approach / Content / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery Team / Capabilities / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Data Management & Record Keeping / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the contract is included.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-011518
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Asesoria Group Limited
The Ivy House, 1 Folly Lane
Petersfield
GU31 4AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £22,500
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Biz Smarts Ltd
The Lobin, 53 Monument Lane, Lickey
Worcestershire
B45 9QQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £43,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Business Information Group Ltd
Back Lane House
Burnley
BB11 5BH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £75,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community & Business Partners CIC
Energy Zone, Newfield Drive
Blackburn
BB2 4UA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £76,494
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elementas
Ploughmans Court,
Grimsargh, Nr Preston
PR2 5HZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,600
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
6
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essentialise Imperative Solutions
Ribbleton Lane
Preston
PR1 5EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Imperative Solutions
Preston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £21,350
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
7
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Growth Lancashire Ltd
C/O Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, The Globe Centre
Accrington
BB5 0RE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £23,950
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IBD Business Advice Group Ltd
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB34 6DP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £71,940.12
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marketing Lancashire Ltd
County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,500
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
10
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
Eastway Business Village,
Fullwood
PR2 9WT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £7,800
Total value of the contract/lot: £75,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
11
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North West Aerospace Alliance
Pendle Business Centre
Nelson
BB9 9BT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £51,994.28
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
12
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northern Automotive Alliance
Gower Court
Leyland
PR26 7DP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,900
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
13
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Events First Ltd T/A Northern Power Women
Bridle Way
Liverpool
L30 4UA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD7 - Merseyside
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £26,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
14
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Growing Club CIC
Alston House, WhiteCross
Lancaster
LA1 4XQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £32,400
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
15
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scale-Ability Ltd
Dalton Square
Lancaster
LA1 1PP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £65,970
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
16
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shout Network Limited
Cottom Lane, Ashton
Preston
PR2 1JR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £21,050
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
17
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vedas Recruitment & Training Limited
St James Row
Burnley
BB11 1DR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
18
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winning Pitch Trading Limited
Lees Street
Swinton
M27 5DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £78,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £58,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice - The High Court
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Lancashire County Council
Preston
PR1 8XJ
Country
United Kingdom