Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c51-7ebc-71b6-bbeb-33482276cce0/escc-ma-south-east-business-boost-2020-bespoke-business-support-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ESCC - MA - South East Business Boost 2020- Bespoke Business Support Service [SE Shared Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/se-shared-services) Estimated value Not stated Published 28 Feb 2020 Deadline Closed 28 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender East Sussex County Council is committed to using the learning gained through the SEBB 2017 programme to develop a new South East Business Boost programme commencing in 2020 ('SEBB 2020'). This new programme will develop new areas of work which will respond to the current economic climate in the county as well as addressing areas of unmet need which were highlighted through the work of the SEBB 2017 programme. The SEBB 2020 programme will align with the current SELEP Economic Strategy Statement, will address the emerging themes in the SELEP Local Industrial Strategy, and further deliver the East Sussex Growth Strategy. It will deliver on the County Council's strategic core priority of 'driving sustainable economic growth' enabling Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to grow. This Invitation to Tender is for the Business Support element of the SEBB 2020 programme. The County Council is looking for Service Providers to bid to deliver three Lots within the SEBB 2020 Business Support programme in East Sussex. These Lots are: o Lot 1: Inclusive Growth Programme o Lot 2: Specialist Support Programme o Lot 3: New Enterprise Support Programme Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. [sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities](https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities) The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Regional Development Fund. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous business and business-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/364f05eb-3994-49c5-975a-5d7f6eecaf0b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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