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The Provision of the Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of the Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service" was conducted by Hertfordshire County Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category. The tender falls under the services category, specifically business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, and is situated in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. This process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to run until 30th April 2026, with a potential one-month extension at the discretion of the council. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition, with a total contract value of £32,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing business growth support services, as it enables collaboration with a major local authority like Hertfordshire County Council. Companies focusing on consulting, marketing, and related business services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders in the region, especially those SMEs like EXEMPLAS LIMITED, the awarded supplier. This award highlights the potential for growth through public sector contracts by engaging in strategic projects that bolster local business ecosystems.

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Notice Title

The Provision of the Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service

Notice Description

To provide the Hertfordshire Growth Hub service on behalf of Hertfordshire Futures which provides business growth support to businesses across the county.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030691-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXEMPLAS

Further Information

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