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GBC - Business Advisor

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 14:54

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25 Jun 2026 at 06:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gedling Borough Council, titled "GBC - Business Advisor," is in the tender update stage as of 26th June 2026. The procurement is designed to provide a Small Business Advice Service within the Greater Carlton boundary of the Gedling Borough in Nottinghamshire, UK. This tender, part of the Greater Carlton Pride in Place Programme, is categorized under research and development consultancy services and business and management consultancy services. The competition is open and below threshold, with tender submissions closing on 22nd July 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000 excluding VAT, is set for a duration of two years, starting on 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management and consultancy services to expand their market reach and establish a foothold in regional development projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for smaller firms looking to enhance their portfolio. The award criteria are set at 60% quality and 40% price, suggesting that high-quality strategic advisory skills are paramount. Firms that can provide robust business advice and insights that align with regional development goals will find this tender particularly rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GBC - Business Advisor

Notice Description

A Small Business Advice Service is required by the Greater Carlton Neighbourhood Board, to support businesses solely in the Greater Carlton boundary of the Gedling Borough. This is a contract role funded by the Greater Carlton Pride in Place Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bca2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060488-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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