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Business Support Provider (Hillingdon UKSPF Supplier Readiness Programme) funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon, in collaboration with Ealing and Harrow Councils, has successfully secured an extension for a West London partnership bid funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The initiative, titled "Business Support Provider (Hillingdon UKSPF Supplier Readiness Programme)," aims to deliver tailored business support across these boroughs from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process was completed with MTW CONSULTANTS LIMITED being awarded the contract, valued at £69,360. The programme focuses on business analysis consultancy services, specifically targeting 150 SMEs across the boroughs to enhance their bidding capabilities and visibility in the market. The procurement was conducted through an open competition, under the category of services, with criteria balancing price and quality.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those that are BAME-led, women-led, and disabled-led, aiming to enter new markets and safeguard jobs. Businesses in sectors such as business analysis and management consultancy are well-suited to participate, benefiting from increased networking with Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, public sector buyers, and other corporate entities. Given Hillingdon's concentration of SMEs reliant on the aviation industry, this programme can bolster economic inclusion and promote a thriving local economy. Additionally, the work aligns with sustainability goals and the principles of equality and diversity inclusion. Businesses targeting progressive climate action and adherence to ethical standards will find alignment with the borough's objectives, potentially facilitating strategic partnerships and growth within the sub-region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Support Provider (Hillingdon UKSPF Supplier Readiness Programme) funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Notice Description

Hillingdon Council, together with Ealing and Harrow Councils, have successfully secured an extension for a West London partnership bid under the GLA's UK Shared Prosperity Funds (UKSPF) to continue delivering a 'Supplier Readiness' program for tailored business support provision in each of the three boroughs. The programme runs from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 26 and aims to support 150 SMEs overall, with each borough having its own individual target of 50 SMEs. The main objectives are to support businesses to increase bid capability; broker introductions to Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, Public Sector, Anchor Institutes, and other corporate buyers; enabling SMEs to be more visible and have greater access to market opportunities. Delivery Timeline The programme will run from the appointment until 31st March 2026 and has a number of target outcomes evaluated in relation to BAME led businesses, Women led businesses, Disabled led businesses as well as new jobs created and safeguarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069218-2025
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hillingdon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
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

MTW CONSULTANTS

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