Warwickshire County Council
Resources Directorate, PO Box 3, Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4RL
Strategic Procurement
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/procurement
www.csw-jets.co.uk
www.csw-jets.co.uk
Business Support Services DPS
This notice involves the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System. Warwickshire County Council invites applications for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of business support services. The DPS comprises of 13 lots, further information in relation to the lots is contained in the detailed description at II.2.4) and in the tender documentation.
30000000.00
Start-Up Support
1
Warwickshire.
Support for people looking to start a business and new businesses in their first 24 months of trading. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in Funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Business Support
2
Warwickshire.
Support for established businesses. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one across individual or a range of fields and specialisms. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Innovation Support
3
Warwickshire.
Specialist support for established and/ or new businesses with developing new products and services. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Access to Finance Support
4
Warwickshire.
Specialist support for established and/ or new businesses with raising finance. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one across specific or all types of finance. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Resource Efficiency Support
5
Warwickshire.
Specialist support for established and/ or new businesses with resource efficiency. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Employment and Skills Support
6
Warwickshire.
Specialist support for established and/ or new businesses on employment and skills issues. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Sector Support (Automotive and Manufacturing)
7
Warwickshire.
Specialist, industry-specific support for established and/ or new businesses in the automotive and engineering sector. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Sector Support (Digital and Creative)
8
Warwickshire.
Specialist, industry-specific support for established and/or new businesses in the digital and creative sector. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Sector Support (Low Carbon Economy)
9
Warwickshire.
Specialist, industry-specific support for established and/or new businesses in the low carbon technologies sector. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Sector Support (Retail, Hospitality and Personal Care)
10
Warwickshire.
Specialist, industry-specific support for established and/or new businesses in customer-facing service sectors. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Sector Support (Rural Economy)
11
Warwickshire.
Specialist, industry-specific support for established and/or new rural businesses. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Sector Support (Social Care)
12
Warwickshire.
Specialist, industry-specific support for established and/or new businesses in the social care sector. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
Sector Support (Visitor Economy)
13
Warwickshire.
Specialist, industry-specific support for established and/or new businesses in the visitor economy sector. Delivery could be one-to-many (e.g. workshops) or one-to-one. Opportunities could also involve advising the County Council on the design, delivery and evaluation of its services and programmes.
60
The period of validity for the DPS is 5 years initially.
Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding.
During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering.
The Council may use a combination of mechanisms for each individual call-off contract awarded via the DPS once it is established. This may include the use of e-auctions where the Council believes that this will secure the most cost effective solution.
2026-04-20
13:00
2026
Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
This notice involves the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System. Warwickshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of business support services. The period of validity of the DPS will be 5 years from commencement.
Once the DPS is established, successful applicants in each lot will be advised of the opportunities available in the relevant lot as and when they arise — successful applicants can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not. (It is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered).
The estimated contract values provided within this notice include additional scope for any future funding streams that may become available during the life of the DPS. This value is provided for estimation purposes only and is subject to change. The value stated is an aspirational spend figure including for as yet unidentified funding streams.
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