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IA3793 Rural Business Hub Co-ordinator Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2026 at 12:41

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has successfully contracted Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce & Industry Limited to provide Rural Business Hub Coordinator Services, as part of their initiative to support rural businesses in Staffordshire. This procurement focused on organising targeted network events designed to empower and guide rural businesses across districts such as Staffordshire Moorlands, East Staffordshire, Stafford, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The process followed an open competition below the threshold and has now reached the award stage, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possibility for a 12-month renewal. The procurement, classified under business services, was aimed at coordinating services for a minimum of 80 rural businesses. The total contract value is £84,000, with a gross amount of £70,000, ensuring non-financial support for the target businesses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, event coordination, and business services, particularly those with expertise in rural development and networking. SMEs and organisations familiar with the Staffordshire region and the unique challenges faced by rural businesses stand a strong chance of capitalising on initiatives like these. Notably, the award criteria emphasised quality and relevant experience, alongside a clear understanding of local issues, making this a strategic opportunity for SMEs to enhance their service offerings, strengthen their portfolio, and expand their client base within sub-central government initiatives. Engaging in such contracts could support business growth through enhanced visibility and industry recognition in the public sector.

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Notice Title

IA3793 Rural Business Hub Co-ordinator Services

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council are looking to procure a Rural Business Event Co-Ordinator to provide specific support and advice to rural businesses in Staffordshire through targeted network events showcasing the varied opportunities available to rural businesses to enable them to succeed and grow. The Provider will need to have an excellent understanding of the challenges facing rural businesses to ensure the events are relevant to business needs. Districts/Boroughs to be covered are: Staffordshire Moorlands, East Staffordshire, Stafford, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The minimum number of rural businesses to receive this non-financial support for the period is 80 (eighty).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract extension periods 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Based on acceptable performance of the contract and availability of budget

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040518-2026
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, VCSE
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Further Information

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