Business Support for Organisations with Alternative Business Models

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 17:03

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 17:25

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 19:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited focuses on providing business support for organisations with alternative business models, including co-operatives and mutuals. This has been facilitated by funding from the Department for Business and Trade for the period 2025-2026. The process was conducted via a direct procurement method, categorized under services, specifically relating to business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. This process is classified as below threshold and was executed without competition. Conducted in Oxford, UK, the contract commenced on 30th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. OSEP CIC has been awarded the contract status of 'active' as a supplier, with a gross value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that offer consultancy, marketing, and other professional services. Particularly, it is a promising opportunity for businesses operating as social enterprises or those that support co-operatives and mutuals. Given its focus on alternative business models, the tender is well-suited for SMEs and large enterprises committed to social value and community engagement. The procurement opens a door for service providers to cement their presence in the UK economic landscape while participating in a project that fosters innovative business approaches. Businesses that specialize in supporting alternative or community-driven business models may find substantial growth potential through this contractual engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Support for Organisations with Alternative Business Models

Notice Description

Enterprise Oxfordshire has received funding from the Department for Business and Trade to deliver additional business support in 25_26 to organisations with alternative business models, including co-operatives and mutuals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056839-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1AY
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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