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24 Jun 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The "Scale Up 4 Growth Grant" procurement process, overseen by the University of the West of England, concluded with an award to Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd. The procurement falls under the category of "Business and management consultancy services," with activity taking place in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated under the "Other - UWECont" method, reached the award stage on 26th May 2026, with the contract period slated from 27th May to 31st July 2026. The tender had a total value of £39,808 and was structured to accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as suitable bidders.

This tender is a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those positioned as SMEs, to leverage government-backed projects for growth. The project's focus on business and management consultancy aligns well with firms offering strategic growth advisory, process optimisation, and performance improvement services. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to establish credibility and develop a portfolio within the public sector, presenting an avenue for expanding expertise and attracting future opportunities in similar sectors across the UK.

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Notice Title

Scale Up 4 Growth Grant

Notice Description

Contract ID: 16046404 Scale Up 4 Growth Grant until 31st July 2026 - Alvan Blanche Development Company

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ba33172-58ed-44be-9410-5ed0c5f2664a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d790185-51d3-4768-b371-8e70a3cb6191
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - UWECont
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,808 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,808 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALVAN BLANCH DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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