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External Business Advisers

South Holland District Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Sep 2025 at 13:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 10:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by South Holland District Council sought proposals for the "External Business Advisers" project, aimed at providing strategic advice to businesses in South Holland, Boston, and East Lindsey. The procurement was categorised under business and management consultancy services and utilised an open procurement method below the threshold for competition. The contract was awarded on 29th September 2025, following the tender initiated in July 2025, with services commencing from 26th September 2025 until 30th April 2026, with a potential extension subject to further funding. The geographical focus for this procurement included various regions across the United Kingdom, highlighting a wide delivery scope for tender opportunities within this initiative.

The tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those adept in advising and consulting within sectors such as Agri-Food, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Tourism. The Council's invitation encouraged proposals from businesses with substantial knowledge of business support frameworks, emphasising collaboration with public and private stakeholders to enhance service delivery. Successful participation in such a tender can not only provide substantial revenue but also establish key partnerships and expand influence across multiple regions. Businesses that specialise in consultancy and advisory roles, particularly those familiar with strategic support and productivity enhancement, would find this project well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Business Advisers

Notice Description

The Council are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced individuals to join a dedicated Advisory Team offering strategic advice and practical help to businesses across South Holland, Boston, and East Lindsey for a fixed-term 8-month contract. The aim of this initiative is to help local businesses grow, drive up productivity, and stimulate/protect quality employment opportunities across the SELCP area.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: An option to extend for an additional year, should additional funding be forthcoming.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060347-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 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
South Holland District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SPALDING
Postcode
PE11 2XE
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Holland
Electoral Ward
Spalding St John's
Westminster Constituency
South Holland and The Deepings

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LINCOLNSHIRE BUSINESS GROWTH PARTNERS LIMITED

TRC LINCS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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