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HCC - 01/26 - Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

25 Mar 2026 at 12:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 10:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service", aimed at providing comprehensive business support throughout Hertfordshire. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and officially closed as of 10th February 2026. The contract, categorised under business and management consultancy services, was awarded to YTKO Limited. The contract period started on 14th May 2026 and is initially set for one year, with a potential extension of up to two additional years, subject to funding availability. The project is anchored in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, within the UKH23 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and supporting services industry, particularly those specialising in business development and organisational services. SMEs that offer tailored advice, training, and mentorship to spur SME growth would find this project well-suited to their expertise. The Hertfordshire Growth Hub serves as the central point for business support in the area, offering lucrative opportunities for suppliers to enhance their market presence by forming strategic partnerships with public authorities like Hertfordshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC - 01/26 - Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service. This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Core Contract period is one (1) year with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years subject to available funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044862-2026
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
Open procedure
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 13 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YTKO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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