Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
UK
Contact person: LCC Corporate
Telephone: +44 1772538207
E-mail: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD45
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.lancashire.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Boost 5 Support Programme
Reference number: RG/CORP/LCC/23/251
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Boost is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and sits at the heart of the business support
landscape. The Boost 5 Support Programme offers a range of contracts offering support in
Lancashire as detailed within the tender documents including Business Advice, Flying Start,
Growth Catalyst, Scale to Thrive and Central Marketing.
Lancashire County Council is seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to
deliver the Contracts for the Boost 5 Support Programme between 1st September 2023 and
31st March 2025 with the option for further extensions.
Lancashire County Council is acting as the lead commissioner for the Boost 5 Programme of
Support contracts. Local District Councils have entered into a partnership arrangement with
Lancashire County Council for delivery of requirements. The named Lancashire Local District
Councils are able to use these services / have requirements delivered: Burnley, Chorley,
Fylde, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre, Lancaster, Ribble
Valley, Rossendale, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen.
The value of the initial 19 month term for the Boost 5 Support Services is £2,875,000.
Options for additional flexibility of funding and requirements for all districts has been
included and options to extend for up to a further 36 months has also been included,
providing a potential total contract value of £9,495,000.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
2 875 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
9 495 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Gateway & Business Advice Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lancashire County Council is appointing a suitably experienced Service Provider to deliver the contract for the Boost 5 Support Programme Lot 1 from 11 September 2023 on behalf of itself and the named Local District Councils. The Boost 5 Support Programme includes a range of contracts and services to help businesses throughout Lancashire. Details on the contracts can be found within the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Onboarding
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivery
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Impact
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Partnership & Collaboration
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Team & Skills
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value - Current
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Social Value - Contract
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Service delivery is for Lancashire County Council on behalf of itself and the local district
partners named in this notice. Value is between 200,000 and 657,044 (initial term is 19
months with flexibility for districts and options to extend services - all subject to funding).
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Flying Start Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lancashire County Council is appointing a suitably experienced Service Provider to deliver the contract for the Boost 5 Support Programme Lot 2 from 11 September 2023 on behalf of itself and the named Local District Councils. The Boost 5 Support Programme includes a range of contracts and services to help businesses throughout Lancashire. Details on the contracts can be found within the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Onboarding
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivery
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Impact
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Partnership & Collaboration
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Team & Skills
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value - Current
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Social Value - Contract
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Service delivery is for Lancashire County Council on behalf of itself and the local district
partners named in this notice. Value for Lot 2 is between 400,000 and 2,646,174 (initial
term is 19 months with flexibility for districts and options to extend services - all subject to
funding).
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Growth Catalyst Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lancashire County Council is appointing a suitably experienced Service Provider to deliver the contract for the Boost 5 Support Programme Lot 3 from 11 September 2023 on behalf of itself and the named Local District Councils. The Boost 5 Support Programme includes a range of contracts and services to help businesses throughout Lancashire. Details on the contracts can be found within the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Onboarding
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivery
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Impact
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Partnership & Collaboration
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Team & Skills
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value - Current
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Social Value - Contract
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Service delivery is for Lancashire County Council on behalf of itself and the local district
partners named in this notice. Value for Lot 3 is between 950,000 and 3,140,957 (initial
term is 19 months with flexibility for districts and options to extend services - all subject to
funding).
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Scale to Thrive Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lancashire County Council is appointing a suitably experienced Service Provider to deliver the contract for the Boost 5 Support Programme Lot 4 from 11 September 2023 on behalf of itself and the named Local District Councils. The Boost 5 Support Programme includes a range of contracts and services to help businesses throughout Lancashire. Details on the contracts can be found within the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Onboarding
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivery
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Impact
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Partnership & Collaboration
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Team & Skills
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value - Current
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Social Value - Contract
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Service delivery is for Lancashire County Council on behalf of itself and the local district
partners named in this notice. Value for Lot 4 is between 275,000 and 915,435 (initial term
is 19 months with flexibility for districts and options to extend services - all subject to
funding).
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Central Marketing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lancashire County Council is appointing a suitably experienced Service Provider to deliver the contract for the Boost 5 Support Programme Lot 5 from 11 September 2023 on behalf of itself and the named Local District Councils. The Boost 5 Support Programme includes a range of contracts and services to help businesses throughout Lancashire. Details on the contracts can be found within the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Brand Awareness & Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivery
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Website
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Impact
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Partnership & Collaboration
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Team & Skills
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract & Budget Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value - Current
/ Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion: Social Value - Contract
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Service delivery is for Lancashire County Council on behalf of itself and the local district
partners named in this notice. Value for Lot 5 is between 250,000 and 812,305 (initial term
is 19 months with flexibility for districts and options to extend services - all subject to
funding).
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-018116
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Boost (5) Support Programme - Gateway & Business Advice Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Growth Lancashire Ltd
05310616
C/O Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Suite 18 The Globe Centre, St James Square
Accrington
BB5 0RE
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 971 130.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Boost (5) Support Programme Flying Start Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Selnet Ltd
05671228
Brentwood House, 15 Victoria Road, Fulwood
Preston
PR2 8PS
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 646 173.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Boost (5) Support Programme Growth Catalyst
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Growth Company Ltd
02443911
Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street
Greater Manchester
M1 5JW
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 140 956.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Boost (5) Support Programme Scale to Thrive Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Growth Company Ltd
02443911
Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street
Greater Manchester
M1 5JW
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 915 434.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Boost (5) Support Programme Central Marketing Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Freshfield
02443911
Derby House, 12 Winckley Square
Preston
PR1 3JJ
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 821 304.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Lancashire County Council is acting as the lead commissioner for the Boost 5 Programme of Support contracts. Local District Councils have entered into a partnership arrangement with
Lancashire County Council for delivery of requirements. The named Lancashire Local District Councils are able to use these services / have requirements delivered: Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre, Lancaster, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice - The High Court
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476000
Internet address(es)
URL: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Lancashire County Council
County Hall, Fishergate
Preston
PR1 0LD
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/09/2023