ESCC NB LOCATE East Sussex 2020 (r32) - AWARD

This procurement is being carried out in compliance with Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Negotiated Procedure without prior publication (following an unsuccessful OJEU Open tender / project reference ESCC-030113 / OJEU notice 2020/S 024-055328) The Locate East Sussex service is an established product in East Sussex and has been running and evolving since May 2013. The current contract (with an external provider) started in May 2017 and finishes at the end of April 2020. As a part of its efforts to deliver sustainable economic growth for East Sussex communities and businesses, the County Council and its local Borough and District Council partners have had a long-term priority to secure inward investment to the County as well as supporting and enhancing the development of SME's within the county. East Sussex County Council require a provider to deliver a range of Inward Investment and business support services for East Sussex for the period from contract commencement to 30 April 2023, with an optional extension of twelve months. The new contract will be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by various project sponsors including East Sussex County Council. The council will be requiring Social Value commitments from the supplier for this contract.