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Skills Hub

EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Staffordshire Borough Council, headquartered at King Edward Place in Burton Upon Trent, was for the "Skills Hub" project, falling under the services industry category. This process aimed to provide high-quality, impartial skills advice and brokerage support to SMEs, social enterprises, and early-stage start-ups in East Staffordshire. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, with the relevant contract period starting on 3rd October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The award, which is in the completion stage, was effectively executed on 2nd October 2025, and the total value of the contract is GBP 45,750.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations capable of delivering business support services. Entities such as Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business that could successfully compete in such tenders. Companies with experience in service provision to business organisations, particularly those focusing on skills development and economic resilience, stand to benefit greatly. The project supports the establishment of local talent pipelines, thus opening doors for businesses keen on contributing to the region's economic development.

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Notice Title

Skills Hub

Notice Description

The Skills Hub delivers high-quality, impartial skills advice and brokerage support to SMEs, social enterprises, and early-stage start-ups, helping to develop local talent pipelines, support economic resilience, and drive business growth across East Staffordshire. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992273243

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071364-2025
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
£45,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 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
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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