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Promoting Innovation Pathways Grants

EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Staffordshire Borough Council under the title "Promoting Innovation Pathways Grants" falls within the services category. The initiative is aimed at providing financial grants to support SMEs, social enterprises, and early-stage start-ups in East Staffordshire. It encourages the development of new products, services, or processes by alleviating upfront investment challenges. The procurement method used was limited competition below the threshold, and the process has reached the award stage with the related contract signed on 24th September 2025. The contract, valued at £45,000, commenced on 25th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. Activities and services for this tender focus on the UKG region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for enterprises engaged in innovation, product development, or social enterprise activities. It offers targeted funding that can unlock potential and stimulate progress in new ventures. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those with innovative ideas needing financial support to overcome initial barriers. The procurement was a limited competition, making it potentially more accessible to specialised local businesses capable of providing valuable services to the region's innovation ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Promoting Innovation Pathways Grants

Notice Description

The Promoting Innovation Pathways Grants scheme is a targeted funding programme designed to help SMEs, social enterprises, and early-stage start-ups in East Staffordshire unlock their innovation potential. It provides direct financial support to businesses working on the development of new products, services, or processes, where upfront investment often acts as a barrier to progress. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991918332

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071127-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kaitlan Rice
Contact Email
kaitlan.rice@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01283508141

Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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