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Provision of Business Start Up Support Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 18:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jul 2025 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process, overseen by the London Borough of Barnet, focused on the "Provision of Business Start Up Support Programme". This contract aims to deliver Phase 2 of the business start-up support project, targeting residents interested in entrepreneurial ventures within Barnet. The industry category for this procurement is business development consultancy services, with a primary focus on providing advice and training in deprived areas of Barnet where employability support is in demand. This particular procurement stage is complete, as of 21st July 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract began on 22nd July 2025 and will run until 16th July 2026, and the project will be located in the UKI71 region, Greater London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in start-up support and employability training. Wenta, a small and medium-sized enterprise known for its involvement in social value initiatives, has already been awarded the contract, underscoring the relevance of SMEs in this space. Organisations with similar expertise and scale can find growth opportunities in similar tenders that focus on nurturing entrepreneurship in local communities. Given the project's emphasis on expanding physical presence in underprivileged areas, companies with innovative approaches to grassroots community engagement and support may find future tender processes advantageous for their business development strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Business Start Up Support Programme

Notice Description

Delivery of Phase 2 of Barnet's Business Start Up support project to continue to provide advice and training to a new cohort of residents in Barnet who are interested in starting their own business. Continue to explore more opportunities for a physical presence in deprived areas of the borough where there is more demand for employability support. To view this notice, please click here: https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967463588

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056336
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041800-2025
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,096 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£35,096 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WENTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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