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New Forest Business Start-Up Support Programme

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The New Forest District Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "New Forest Business Start-Up Support Programme" under the industry category for business development consultancy services. This programme aims to provide personalised support and mentoring to New Forest residents aged 18 and over, who are interested in starting or developing a new business or transitioning into self-employment. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at £25,000, runs from 16 June 2025 until 31 March 2026. It was awarded to Incuhive Group Ltd, located in Winchester, a small to medium enterprise (SME). The initiative is expected to replicate the success of a similar programme completed in December 2024.

This contract offers valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services focused on business development. The programme is poised to enhance entrepreneurial skills and facilitate new enterprise creation in the New Forest area. Businesses with expertise in mentoring and consultancy for start-ups, and those capable of offering one-to-one support, would be well-suited for such projects. Furthermore, partnering with public authorities, like New Forest District Council, could pave the way for long-term collaborations in community and economic development initiatives.

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Notice Title

New Forest Business Start-Up Support Programme

Notice Description

The Start-Up Support Programme will deliver 1 - 2 - 1 support and mentoring for residents of the New Forest aged 18 and over who wish to start or develop a new business or move into self-employment. A similar programme was delivered from November 2023 - December 2024 and supported circa 110 individuals with up to 3 hours of support to grow and be business ready. It is reasonable to expect a similar number of outputs, from this programme, however the Economic Development (ED) team felt that by reducing the number of individuals engaged and extending the interaction time, there will be greater positive impact from the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCUHIVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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