Social Enterprise Support Service

Quotations were invited for the provision of a service to support the development of social enterprises in Leicestershire. The service will include providing one-to-one advice and support to potential, emerging and existing social enterprises/social businesses, along with other community based (not-for-private-profit) organisations, who are exploring alternative methods of generating income/investment. The service will also include the provision of strategic advice to Leicestershire County Council around specialist areas such as: service devolution and alternative service delivery models (including employee-led 'spin-outs', mutual and co-operatives); embedding the Social Value Act in commissioning; alternative finance models; and social investment and social impact bonds. The service will also support the Council's objectives around stimulating local economic and business growth, with a particular focus on social businesses. The contract is offered for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The estimated contract value is £20,000 per annum.