Award

Small Business Advisor 2025

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 08:42

Tender

29 May 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Gedling Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has completed the procurement process for the "Small Business Advisor 2025" project. This process was initiated to recruit a business advice service aimed at supporting local enterprises within Gedling Borough. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the contract runs from 21 July 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £25,000. The procurement method was conducted below the threshold using open competition, and the award was finalised to B-GLOBAL NETWORK, a Nottingham-based SME specialising in business development consultancy services. The tender stage concluded on 12 June 2025, following the open procurement process that encouraged wide participation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing consultancy services, particularly in business development, as it focuses on sustaining and enhancing local economic growth through dedicated support networks. SMEs specialising in advisory services are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts, as evidenced by the awarding of this tender to an SME like B-GLOBAL NETWORK. Engaging with such public procurement processes can stimulate business growth by enabling firms to offer their expertise in tailored advisory roles and expand their portfolios by working closely with governmental entities.

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Notice Title

Small Business Advisor 2025

Notice Description

Gedling Borough Council is seeking to recruit a Small Business Advice service, including the continuation of the Gedling Business Support Network to support businesses within the Borough. This is a contract role funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will last until 31 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041841-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 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
GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
orbissourcingsolutions@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B-GLOBAL NETWORK

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