Award

Business Navigator Services

FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:55

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 15:32

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Forest of Dean District Council has successfully completed a procurement process for "Business Navigator Services," part of the Gloucestershire Growth Hub Network initiative. This consultancy service aims at empowering businesses through comprehensive support in the form of information, advice, and guidance. The open procurement method, classified under public authority - sub-central government, concluded with the award of a contract to Eva Tunez Salvador trading as Genuine Translations, officially active from 9th September 2025 to 9th October 2026. With a gross contract value of £46,525.20, this provides a year-long opportunity for consultancy expertise to bolster local business growth. The project is located in the UKK13 region, specifically Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, housed within the Forest Growth Hub.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises, especially those specialising in business and management consultancy, to expand their portfolios and reinforce relationships with local government bodies. The focus on delivering quality consultancy services means that the tender suits SMEs capable of fulfilling demanding business support roles over an extended period. Success in this venture may lead to further opportunities in public sector contracts, especially for consultancies looking to establish a foothold within the government support ecosystem. The expertise provided through this tender can support the Council’s goal of enhancing local business environments and achieving meaningful economic impacts within the community.

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Notice Title

Business Navigator Services

Notice Description

A 12-month specialist consultancy service input to support the Forest of Dean District Council to directly deliver business support as part of the Gloucestershire Growth Hub Network. The consultant is contracted to provide business information, advice and guidance to deliver the expected outcomes and benefits to the Council, Growth Hub Network stakeholders, businesses and the wider community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05677a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007176-2026
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£38,771 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£38,771 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLEFORD
Postcode
GL16 8HG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Coleford
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EVA TUNEZ SALVADOR T/A GENUINE TRANSLATIONS

GENUINE TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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