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Scale-up Business Support

LUTON COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has completed the procurement process for the "Scale-up Business Support" programme. This tender, aimed at providing business support services to enhance growth and productivity, is relevant to the business and management consultancy sector. The contract was awarded on 30th September 2025 and covers services to be delivered in the region of Luton, UK from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a possible extension to 30th September 2026. Let’s Do Business (South East) Group Limited, an SME based in Hastings, was successful in this limited competition procurement, valued at £92,190 (net) with a gross total of £104,628.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those supporting business scale-up efforts and sustainable growth. Ideal contenders are SMEs looking to collaborate with public authorities such as Luton Council to foster long-term resilience and productivity in regional businesses. By participating in such procurement processes, companies can establish strong partnerships with government bodies, expand their service offerings, and enhance their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Scale-up Business Support

Notice Description

Scale-Up Support Programme for businesses seeking to grow sustainably, improve productivity, and build long-term resilience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a92d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062710-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,190 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
1582548080

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET’S DO BUSINESS (SOUTH EAST) GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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