Tender

SCC - FH - RFQ - High Street Growth and Innovation

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 12:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is inviting quotations for a procurement opportunity titled "SCC - FH - RFQ - High Street Growth and Innovation". This initiative falls under the services category and aims to provide a Business Support Programme targeted at high street businesses across 11 towns in Surrey. The programme will address key areas such as digital adoption, marketing, and customer service to boost business growth and collaboration with local economic development teams. The tender process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for submissions on 15th December 2025. The overall gross value of the contract is valued at £213,000, with the contract commencing on 15th January 2026 and concluding on 15th April 2026. The procurement method is open competition and allows for electronic submission.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research services, market-testing, and business development consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with expertise in supporting high street businesses through practical resources and networking, are well-suited to participate. The programme's focus on enhancing digital and marketing capabilities aligns with current market needs, positioning service providers to integrate into broader business ecosystems via collaboration with the Business Surrey Growth Hub. Successful bidders will benefit from increased visibility and the potential to expand their market reach while contributing to the revitalisation of Surrey's high streets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC - FH - RFQ - High Street Growth and Innovation

Notice Description

Seeking quotations from suitably qualified suppliers deliver a countywide Business Support Programme for High Street Businesses. The programme will: Provide targeted, practical support in at least 11 Surrey towns (one per District and Borough) Cover priority topics such as digital adoption, marketing, customer service, community engagement and finance management tailored to a high street business audience. Strengthen local networks and collaboration and work with BIDs and town centre groups (where relevant). Deliver practical toolkits and resources especially relevant to high street-based businesses that can be reused beyond the programme's lifespan. Collaborate with the Business Surrey Growth Hub team to integrate with the Business Surrey brand and online platform to ensure consistency and visibility. Collaborate with Economic Development Teams across Surrey to utilise existing town and high-street knowledge and connections

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e756
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076442-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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