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SCC - High Street Growth and Innovation

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:22

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has engaged in a procurement process titled "SCC - High Street Growth and Innovation" to deliver a countywide Business Support Programme for High Street Businesses. The process is now at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Smarter Society, indicating a status of completion. Located in Reigate, Surrey County Council sought a public authority sub-central government entity to lead this initiative, with services focusing in the UKJ region. The contract began on 26th January 2026 and will conclude on 26th May 2026. The procurement was executed through an open method, following a below-threshold open competition, and involves key services categories such as market research and business development consultancy. The tender featured a focus on supporting high street businesses across Surrey, with provisions for collaboration with local entities and delivery of practical resources.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on delivering economic research, market testing, and consultancy services, targeting high street growth and innovation. The programme aims to enhance local business networks and collaborations, providing targeted support in digital adoption, marketing, and finance management. This tender is well-suited for businesses specialising in consultancy services tailored to local business development, especially those that can drive digital transformation and community engagement. Given the focus on SMEs and collaboration with Economic Development Teams across Surrey, businesses positioned to integrate with city and town centres will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth. The programme's structure to work closely with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and town centre groups further underscores the potential for businesses with expertise in facilitating local economic development and innovation strategies.

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Notice Title

SCC - High Street Growth and Innovation

Notice Description

Deliver a countywide Business Support Programme for High Street Businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e756
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009873-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79312000 - Market-testing services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£177,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 May 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTER SOCIETY

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