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Launchpad Workshop Consultancy

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the procurement process for the "Launchpad Workshop Consultancy," aimed at supporting business start-ups and microbusinesses in Doncaster. The procurement, categorised under business services such as consulting and marketing, falls within the services sector. This process was executed through a direct procurement method, being below threshold and conducted without competition. The contract was awarded to the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and is active from 1st July 2025 until 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of approximately £66,304.80. The location for this opportunity is UKE31, United Kingdom, and the legal basis for the tender is cited under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage was fully completed with significant milestones, including the signing of the contract on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in business consulting, marketing, and related services. The role of the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce as the supplier highlights the potential for local business collaborations and the bolstering of regional economic capabilities. Businesses focused on delivering consultancy services stand to gain from similar public sector opportunities, thus amplifying their portfolio and expanding their reach. This contract underlines the importance of being strategically aligned with regional authorities to access growth opportunities within public sector procurements.

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Notice Title

Launchpad Workshop Consultancy

Notice Description

The UKSPF programme plan for 25/26 includes an allocation of funding for Launchpad, which provides free business start-up services and support to existing microbusinesses in the city.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039215-2025
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,254 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONCASTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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