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Provision of SME Business Advisers

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Jul 2025 at 13:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Jun 2025 at 10:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Jun 2025 at 10:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council was for the provision of SME Business Advisers, aimed at offering advice to small and medium-sized enterprises. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically business development consultancy services. The process was conducted through a direct award method, as a result of urgent need due to late information changes related to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract was awarded to OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED, marking the completion of the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 18 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. The service delivery is intended across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, valued at approximately £473,118.30 gross, with a net value of £394,265.25, was signed on 17 July 2025.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large consultancy firms with expertise in business development services. The contract’s focus on SME support aligns well with businesses experienced in providing advice on lead generation, grant application support, and job creation. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK regional markets, engage with public sector work, and enhance their profile within government-driven projects would find this contract beneficial. Although the contract has been awarded to Oxford Innovation Services Limited, this contract serves as a blueprint for similar opportunities, encouraging businesses to prepare for potential future tenders under similar circumstances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SME Business Advisers

Notice Description

Provision of advice to small and medium-sized enterprise.

Procurement Information

Late information released by Government in changes to UKSPF.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040938-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£394,265 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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