Award

Business Support for Organisations with Alternative Business Models

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 17:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

29 Oct 2025 at 19:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited has initiated a procurement process titled "Business Support for Organisations with Alternative Business Models," targeting the business services sector within the Oxford region (UKJ14). The process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to start on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, with a possibility for extension if additional funding is procured. The tender, classified under sub-central government, was carried out using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The award was recent, dated 29th October 2025, and the contracted services will be provided by OSEP CIC.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and organisations involved in alternative business models such as co-operatives and mutuals. It seeks businesses capable of delivering consulting, marketing, and other professional services outlined under CPV classification 79000000. Organisations positioned to provide these services in the Oxford area should find this an attractive opportunity, allowing them to enhance their portfolio and credibility by working on government-backed initiatives. The focus on alternative business models indicates an interest in innovative partnership approaches that suit the inclusive and sustainable business development agenda of the region.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069898-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 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
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@enterpriseoxfordshire.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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