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e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Scale Up Support Programme

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Lyndhurst, United Kingdom, has completed the contracting process for the "e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Scale Up Support Programme". The programme, with a budget of £70,000 excluding VAT, aims to assist select high-potential small and micro businesses in achieving significant growth through tailored mentorship, training, and innovation guidance. The procurement process followed a limited method, indicating below-threshold limited competition. Key dates include the contract start on 3rd September 2025, lasting until 31st August 2026, under the category of services, with a focus on business analysis consultancy services. The awarded supplier is DIGITAL ISLANDS BUSINESS SERVICES LTD, based in Hove, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in delivering growth programmes and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in business support services, particularly those offering innovative mentorship and training solutions, would be well-positioned to benefit. The programme relies on designing and delivering impactful support initiatives, making it ideal for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector projects or forge lasting partnerships through demonstrated success in the project's operational phases.

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Notice Title

e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Scale Up Support Programme

Notice Description

New Forest District Council is commissioning a 12-month Scale Up Support Programme aimed at helping a select number of high-potential small and micro businesses achieve significant growth. The programme will deliver tailored support including mentorship, training, innovation guidance, funding advice, and networking opportunities. The focus is on quality over quantity, with the goal of increasing revenue, profitability, market reach, and leadership capacity. The supplier will be responsible for designing and delivering the programme, managing applications, collaborating with stakeholders, and creating a lasting legacy through case studies and potential follow-on support. The total budget is PS70,000 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053808-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ISLANDS BUSINESS SERVICES

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