UKSPF Place Based Business Support: Specialist Advisor Framework

Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period.