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Cherwell Business Support Programme

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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13 Jun 2025 at 12:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Cherwell Business Support Programme was managed by Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited, a public authority based in Oxford, UK, under the industry category of services. This initiative focuses on providing business support within Cherwell District Council, aimed at individuals starting new businesses and existing businesses seeking growth. Awarded on 13 June 2025, the contract is slated to commence on 27 June 2025 and continue until 27 January 2026, with potential extension until 27 March 2026 subject to additional funding or extended delivery periods. The procurement method employed was direct and below the competition threshold.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specialising in business development, consulting, marketing, and other related fields. ALP Synergy Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Chepstow, UK, has been named the supplier for this programme, highlighting the viability and competitiveness of SMEs in such procurement processes. Businesses offering innovative solutions in business development and support services are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, fostering growth within the dynamic landscape of business services. The programme invites participation from organisations capable of delivering substantial impact to budding entrepreneurs and existing businesses looking to expand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cherwell Business Support Programme

Notice Description

The supplier will provide a programme of business support to be delivered in one cohort to residents and businesses in Cherwell District Council and will consist of one cycle of Business Sparks for residents who want to start their own business and one cycle of Business Accelerator for existing businesses who want to grow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054881
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032280-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 27 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@enterpriseoxfordshire.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1AY
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALP SYNERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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