The Enterprise and Business start Support 2026 - 2027

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has completed a procurement process titled "The Enterprise and Business start Support 2026 – 2027," under the industry category of business development consultancy services, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement decision was executed through a direct, below-threshold method, awarding the contract without competition. The award status is "active," and the procurement stage commenced with the tender initiation and was completed with the awarding phase. The legal basis for the tender aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54, supporting local business growth as part of broader regional strategies such as the Council Plan and the London Growth Plan. The contract started on 8th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total value of £60,000, of which the net value is £50,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for entities involved in business development consultancy and business analysis consultancy services. The Portobello Business Centre, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other SMEs to engage in similar procurement processes. The project aims to support residents in starting and growing their enterprises, thus fostering an environment conducive to business innovation and expansion. Businesses focused on entrepreneurship support and consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit from and contribute to this initiative, aligning with the borough's goal of inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Enterprise and Business start Support 2026 - 2027

Notice Description

The appointed provider will support residents to start, sustain and grow their businesses. This is a key priority across RBKC and is reflected in regional strategies, including the Council Plan, Local Plan, Fairer Action Plan and the London Growth Plan. Collectively, these strategies emphasise inclusive growth, improved access to opportunities, and the creation of an environment in which enterprise can flourish.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b770
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057303-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTOBELLO BUSINESS CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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