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The Provision of UKSPF Rutland Business Support Consultant Services in Rutland

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of UKSPF Rutland Business Support Consultant Services in Rutland," aimed at leveraging the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for local business development. The contract is awarded under a direct procurement method without competition, specifically targeting the services industry, with the focus on IT consulting and support. This initiative, located in the UKF22 region, aims to complement existing business support structures without redundancy. The contract period began on 1st May 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with an option for a one-year extension, highlighting significant milestones and opportunities within the Rutland commercial landscape.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in working directly with local governments to strengthen community ties and economic growth. Particularly, SMEs specialising in IT consultancy and business support services might find this an ideal option to enhance their portfolios while supporting local businesses. The procurement not only opens avenues for the awarded company, Gau Naik Consulting, but also sets a precedent for future engagements where SMEs can provide essential services to public authorities. Business advocates and service providers within the technology and consultancy sectors should consider exploring similar opportunities to engage with government contracts that promote sustainable local development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of UKSPF Rutland Business Support Consultant Services in Rutland

Notice Description

Rutland County Council is seeking to utilise the final year of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) to deliver a new business support service dedicated to helping local businesses start, sustain, and grow. This service will be tailored specifically to the Rutland business community and will complement existing business support initiatives rather than duplicate them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040123-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,265 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hayley McHugo
Contact Email
hmchugo@rutland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAU NAIK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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