Tender

IA3793 Rural Business Hub Event Co-ordinator

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is seeking to engage a Rural Business Hub Event Co-ordinator through an open procurement process to support rural businesses in several districts across Staffordshire, including Staffordshire Moorlands, East Staffordshire, and Cannock Chase, among others. The tender, titled "IA3793 Rural Business Hub Event Co-ordinator," falls within the business services category and aims to deliver events that address the unique challenges faced by rural businesses. With a tender closing date on 13 February 2026, interested parties should take note of the submission and enquiry deadlines, as well as the key dates for contract renewal from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028 upon acceptable performance and budget availability. The procurement process allows for electronic submissions, ensuring accessibility for potential bidders.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in event coordination, consultancy, or those with a vested interest in rural economic development to expand their influence within the public sector. Suitable candidates may include SMEs or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in the provision of law, marketing, consulting, and security services. Such businesses could capitalize on the demand for innovative solutions to foster growth and networking within rural communities, considerably enhancing their profile by contributing to the success of rural economies throughout Staffordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IA3793 Rural Business Hub Event Co-ordinator

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004028-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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