This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 13:08

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 17:32

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 17:54

Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited, a public authority - sub-central government based in Oxford, has completed the procurement process titled "Oxfordshire Growth Hub Business Support" under the services category. The procurement aimed to engage a supplier to enhance the Growth Hub business support for Oxfordshire SMEs. The procurement used an open and competitive flexible procedure which included a two-stage assessment. The tender was initially planned in December 2025, with the tender notice published in February 2026, and subsequently awarded in March 2026. The contract, valued at £289,080 with a gross amount of £346,896, commenced on 12th May 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027, with an option to extend based on performance and funding availability.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive business support services, including consulting, marketing, and law-related services. Ideal candidates are those adept in implementing tailored business initiatives and managing programme deliverables. The opportunity to extend the contract allows businesses to expand their client base and influence in the Oxfordshire region. The awarded supplier, ALP Synergy Limited, exemplifies the type of enterprise suited for such tenders, being a small-to-medium-sized enterprise with experience in delivering impactful business support solutions. This contract is set to foster economic growth in Oxfordshire by supporting local businesses through innovative and effective solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oxfordshire Growth Hub Business Support

Notice Description

Enterprise Oxfordshire is looking for a supplier to build on our Growth Hub business support offer to Oxfordshire SMEs. The supplier will be required to set up, implement, manage and deliver an outstanding Growth Hub offer for Oxfordshire. This support is being funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) via Growth Hubs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to 100% of the value and time, i.e. a further one year at PS296,000. Should it be extended to this extent the targets will also increase by 100%. An extension will be at the discretion of Enterprise Oxfordshire, depending on availability of funding, performance and the needs of Oxfordshire businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f68d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£296,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£296,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£289,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£289,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1AY
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALP SYNERGY

Further Information

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