Tender

Provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Support Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge has initiated a public procurement process to seek one or two providers for the "Provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Support Programme." This invitation to tender, classified under the industry categories of "Education and training services" and "Business services," aims to support economically inactive residents within the UK, specifically in the regions of Ilford and greater London. The procurement process is currently at the "tender" stage, with critical deadlines, including the enquiry period ending on 15th September 2025 and the tender submission closing on 22nd September 2025. The procurement adopts an open procedure, inviting bids for two distinct lots, each with specified contract periods and potential renewal options extending to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in business consultancy, mentoring, and AI-driven solutions. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the programme seeks to deliver tailored business start-up advice and practical tools fostering entrepreneurship among residents furthest from the labour market. With a total gross contract value of over £1.42 million, businesses excelling in delivering innovative, quality-driven services in line with the criteria outlined—such as recruitment, engagement, and social value—are well-positioned to compete and secure a partnership. The flexible, multi-lot structure offers local businesses a chance to leverage their expertise across multiple boroughs, enhancing their market presence and growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Support Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint one or two providers to deliver the provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Programme. The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses. The procurement will appoint one or more delivery partners to provide tailored enterprise support across five boroughs. The programme is structured into two lots to ensure locally responsive delivery. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The Contact is split into two lots with the maximum contract value as follows: Lot One: Havering and Redbridge 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS180,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS400,000.00 Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS280,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS560,000.00

Lot Information

Lot One: Havering and Redbridge

The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses. Lot One: Havering and Redbridge 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS180,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS400,000.00

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich

The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses. Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS280,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS560,000.00

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050453-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,136,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,136,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
Gemma Edwards
Contact Email
gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 8554 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NY
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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