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Croydon Business Support Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 14:35

Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon initiated a procurement process titled "Croydon Business Support Programme," aimed at providing comprehensive business support services in alignment with the Executive Mayor's business plan to promote Croydon as an opportunity hub for business, earning, and learning. The procurement was conducted under an open, below-threshold competition method, ensuring transparency and wide accessibility for bidders. This process, categorised under business services, specifically project management consultancy, business development consultancy, and training services, was set in the UKI62 region, covering Croydon. The tender stage commenced on 26th August 2025, with a submission deadline on 16th September 2025. Subsequently, an award was made on 10th November 2025 to Croydon Business Venture Ltd, valued at £80,000 (gross amount £96,000), with a contract period from 10th November 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly SMEs, which are highlighted as key contributors to Croydon's economic framework. The programme supports digital adoption, budgeting, and innovation, providing an excellent platform for consultancy firms specialising in these areas to expand their footprints. Businesses with expertise in project management, business development, and training services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the potential impact on Croydon's economic resilience and community development. The tender's focus on enhancing local business capabilities amplifies opportunities for growth, job creation, and fostering long-term partnerships within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Croydon Business Support Programme

Notice Description

In support of the Executive Mayors business plan outcome 'Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning.' Croydon Council is seeking a supplier to provide Business Support services. The programme should offer support and advice around a number of topics such as, digital adoption, budgeting and innovation. SME's form the backbone of Croydon's local economy, this programme will contribute to, economic resilience and growth, job creation and community development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058df0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072469-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROYDON BUSINESS VENTURE

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