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Business Support Programme for Mid Devon, East Devon, & Exeter

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 09:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Aug 2025 at 09:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Business Support Programme for Mid Devon, East Devon, & Exeter". This contract falls under the industry category of business services, which includes areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was limited, specifically aimed at below-threshold competition. The programme will be implemented across various districts with distinct output and outcome targets set for each, commencing on 25th August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The award date was 22nd August 2025, and the contract, valued at £99,900, has been signed with West Devon Business Information Point Ltd (BIP), located in Okehampton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on service delivery in consulting, marketing, and other professional services. SMEs and other service providers within the specified regions, particularly those specialising in business support and development, would find this programme a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolios and enhance their local presence. The contract offers a platform for collaboration with the Devon County Council to stimulate growth within the local business community, meeting tailored targets for different districts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Support Programme for Mid Devon, East Devon, & Exeter

Notice Description

This procurement would seek to find a supplier for a new business support programme covering Mid Devon, East Devon, & Exeter. Each district has separate output and outcome targets and an allocated budget for each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050780-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£99,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£99,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kiran Mysore Srikantaprasad
Contact Email
kiran.mysore@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST DEVON BUSINESS INFORMATION POINT LTD (BIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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