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NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2025/26

North Northamptonshire Council

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09 Jun 2025 at 10:10

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24 Mar 2025 at 15:21

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24 Mar 2025 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council spearheaded the procurement process for the "North Northamptonshire Retail Business Support Programme 2025/26." This programme aims to bolster small and independent retailers in the region by addressing challenges posed by evolving consumer behaviours and internet shopping. Under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Council sought to deliver various support mechanisms, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, and comprehensive training to reinforce business resilience and growth. Following an open competition procurement method, the contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded to SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED. The project commenced on 28th May 2025 and will run until 31st December 2025, focusing primarily on business and management consultancy services within the East Midlands region (UKF).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, training, and development services. SMEs and other enterprises that can provide tailored support and innovative solutions to enhance retail growth would find this contract particularly advantageous. Firms capable of delivering impactful business support programmes can leverage this opportunity to gain visibility and establish strong relationships with local government and retail businesses in North Northamptonshire, fostering potential future collaborations and extending their client base. The programme's alignment with regional development goals highlights a broader impetus to stimulate economic growth and community prosperity, making it an attractive venture for growth-minded businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2025/26

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire is home to a wide range of small and independent retailers who continue to feel the impact of changing consumer habits and internet shopping. Business Support measures to drive employment growth has been identified as a key priority in the North Northamptonshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan. Funding is available through the UKSPF to deliver a comprehensive programme of support to retail businesses across North Northamptonshire until 31st December 2025. This will complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF. The council has secured specialist support to deliver a comprehensive, engaging and effective programme of support, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, training and support to build resilience and support retail business growth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030824-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED

Further Information

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