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Supporting Local Business Programme on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon - (UKSPF Shared Prosperity Fund)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:03

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21 Aug 2025 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was carried out by the London Borough of Hillingdon, as part of a programme titled "Supporting Local Business Programme on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon - (UKSPF Shared Prosperity Fund)." The initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business development consultancy services, and is situated in the UKI74 region of the United Kingdom. The process proceeded through an open competition, below threshold, which aligns with the legal basis detailed under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement has now reached the award stage, with a contract active from 19th September 2025 until 31st March 2026. The initiative emphasises supporting local SMEs, particularly those led by BAME, women, and individuals with disabilities, aiming for economic growth and increased business capacity.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in business development consulting, to expand their influence in the public sector market. With its specific provision for supporting diverse and underrepresented business groups, companies focusing on inclusivity and diverse business models would find this particularly advantageous. The project aims to sustain and grow local businesses, helping them to increase sales, launch new products, and expand staffing, which aligns well with firms specialised in strategic business consultancy and economic development services. Given the structure of the tender, with a balanced award criteria of 50% price and 50% quality, businesses with a strong track record of delivering high-quality services at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supporting Local Business Programme on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon - (UKSPF Shared Prosperity Fund)

Notice Description

Hillingdon Council has secured an extension of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) via the GLA to continue delivering tailored support to SMEs in the borough. To implement this, the Council seeks to appoint a business support partner. Programme Overview * The initiative aligns with Hillingdon's 2022-26 Council Strategy, which prioritises a thriving economy. * The programme will offer bespoke business support, recognising that each SME has unique needs. * Support will include topic-specific workshops and tailored one-to-one assistance, especially for: * BAME-led businesses * Women-led businesses * Disability-led businesses Programme Objectives * Sustain and grow existing businesses. * Help businesses increase sales, launch new products, and expand staffing. * Signpost businesses to the GLA's Wayfinder programme where appropriate. Delivery Timeline * The programme will run from the appointment of the delivery partner until 31st March 2026. Target Outcomes * Support at least 45 Hillingdon-based SMEs, including: * 45 BAME-led businesses * 30 women-led businesses * 5 disability-led businesses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061344-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
£49,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 2QU
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK MAMBA MARKETING & EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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