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LIFT Entrepreneurship Delivery

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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22 Oct 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the London Borough of Islington, titled "LIFT Entrepreneurship Delivery," has reached the Award stage. This process, initiated as a tender, pertains to the industry category of Education and Training Services, and it targets the delivery of a business support programme under the LIFT initiative for underrepresented founders in Camden, Hackney, and Islington. The procurement method was specified as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract has been awarded to WE ARE ONETECH LTD and is valued at £29,500 (gross amount £35,400). The active contract period commenced on 29th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The project aims to significantly boost business capabilities within these regions, enhancing access to markets and funding along with promoting inclusive growth.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in delivering educational and training services, to partake in structured support programmes aimed at fostering entrepreneurship. Companies specialising in business development, mentorship, and market access facilitation will find opportunities to cater to the needs of diverse and underrepresented founders, enabling significant growth potential by enhancing revenue streams and expanding market presence. SMEs, particularly those with a focus on socially impactful initiatives, would be well-suited to engage in this contract, leveraging their capabilities to drive inclusive economic development in multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

LIFT Entrepreneurship Delivery

Notice Description

To deliver a business support programme under the LIFT initiative, targeting underrepresented founders in Camden, Hackney, and Islington. The programme aims to build sustainable businesses, improve access to markets and funding, and promote inclusive economic growth. Awarded supplier will: Deliver two business support cohorts for a minimum of 24 startups Provide at least 12 hours of group and 1:1 support per participant Achieve the following minimum outputs: 12 businesses report increased revenue 6 funding applications or investor pitches supported 3 businesses secure additional funding/investment 10 businesses access new markets or secure new customers/partnerships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d163
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067391-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.admin@hackney.gov.uk, procurement@camden.gov.uk, supply.assurance@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE ONETECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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