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LB Hillingdon - UKSPF- Provision of Hilligdon Business Support Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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27 Aug 2024 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed the procurement process for the provision of the Hillingdon Business Support Programme under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This initiative is classified under business analysis consultancy services and targets SMEs within the borough, particularly those led by women, BAME, and disabled entrepreneurs. The awarded contract, valued at £206,046, commenced on 10 June 2024, and concludes on 31 March 2025. The Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce has been appointed to deliver this programme, ensuring all deliverables are finalised by the end date. The procurement method was an open procedure, designed to enhance local small businesses' capacity to generate additional sales, introduce new product lines, and expand their workforce.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in consultancy services aimed at supporting and growing SMEs. Particularly those with expertise in inclusive business support for diverse and underrepresented groups will find this project particularly relevant. With a clear focus on helping businesses increase sales and workforce capacity, this initiative is ideal for service providers specialising in business growth strategies and workforce development. Companies that can align with the targeted outcomes and leverage the comprehensive support package from the GLA's 'Wayfinder' programme will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LB Hillingdon - UKSPF- Provision of Hilligdon Business Support Programme

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon ('Hillingdon') looked to appoint the services of experienced Service Provider to deliver a Hillingdon Business Support Programme with targeted outcomes and outputs by 31st March 2025. All delivery and documentation need to be submitted by 31st March 2025. Objectives of programme This programme had objectives to enable businesses to increase their sales, introduce new product lines and recruit new staff or increase the working hours of existing staff. The programme will support specific target groups such as women led, BAME led and disabled led businesses. The business support provider will be mindful of the package of support available from the GLA's 'Wayfinder' programme and signpost businesses to this programme if/when appropriate. Target business audience To secure funding from the GLA the Council has had to commit to a number of delivery targets and outputs that need to be delivered over the lifetime of the project. The program is required to support a minimum of 160 Hillingdon based SMEs. Within this global target there will be a specific requirement to provide support to a minimum of; a. 40 Hillingdon based businesses run by members of the BAME community (Black and Minority Ethnic). b.20 businesses led by women. c.20 disability led businesses. Please refer to our tender portal, www.capitalesourcing.com to register and access for the full suite of tender documents. Additional information: I would confirm that the London Borough of Hillingdon is inviting all interested organisations to tender through the Council's nominated electronic tendering portal, www.capitalesourcing.com Please register on the above portal where the tender documents for this project can be downloaded. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award any contract pursuant to this procurement exercise and / or abandon this procurement exercise at any time and / or award a contract for part of the services at its sole discretion. The Contracting Authority shall have no liability whatsoever to any applicant or tenderer as a result of its exercise of that discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs incurred by any applicant and / or tenderer before signature of any contract with the Contracting Authority shall be incurred entirely at that applicants / tenderers risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a1269d-1594-4f6e-af8f-000877f65632
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,046 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILLINGDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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