Award

Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council has successfully concluded a tender process for providing a "Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses." The awarded contract, signed on 23 January 2026, will span one year starting from 26 January 2026, with a possible extension of up to an additional year. The procurement was carried out under a limited competition method, owing to its below threshold value of £33,850 before VAT. This initiative falls under the services category of business and management consultancy and related services, aimed at supporting businesses within the UKH35 region of the United Kingdom. The contract highlights the council's commitment to enhancing high street business viability, thus driving local economic growth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in consultancy and management services. The awarded business, DEYTON BELL LIMITED, an SME based in Cambridge, exemplifies the type of enterprises that can benefit from such government contracts. The programme is tailored to boost the resilience of town and village high street businesses, providing valuable consultancy to improve their operational effectiveness and strategic positioning. Businesses with a strong focus on advisory services, especially those experienced in aiding retail and local businesses, would find this tender particularly suitable to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses

Notice Description

Contract for a Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEYTON BELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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