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UKSPF Business Advisory Service 2025

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process entitled "UKSPF Business Advisory Service 2025" was conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council, located in Ellesmere Port, UK. This procurement aims to secure a delivery partner to manage a programme supporting at least 150 businesses, focusing on new start-ups and those trading for under 24 months. This procurement process falls within the industry category of business and management consultancy services and has reached the award stage, with a contract start date of 18th April 2025, and an end date of 31st March 2026. The procurement employed a limited competition method, identified as a below-threshold procurement process, suitable for sub-central government public authority. The contract, valued at £99,750 net, was officially signed on 17th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises within the business consultancy services sector. The awarded contract went to the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). Businesses that provide consultancy services or have expertise in supporting start-ups and young businesses would have found themselves well-placed to compete for such opportunities. The focus on supporting emerging businesses and start-ups indicates potential contractual partnerships or growth for other SMEs offering complementary services.

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Notice Title

UKSPF Business Advisory Service 2025

Notice Description

The procurement of a delivery partner to manage a programme of activity that would provide support to a minimum of 150 businesses including at least 100 new start-ups and businesses trading less than 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016524-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST CHESHIRE & NORTH WALES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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