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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5908c16-7b13-4e98-876e-5d515755163e

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support" contract, classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 79410000). The tender, which was published on 11 April 2024, aimed to appoint up to 10 business advisors to provide one-to-one business advice in Herefordshire, leveraging the £7.54 million UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) awarded to support the government's Levelling Up agenda. The procurement followed an open procedure and encompassed various subcategories, including general, financial, marketing, human resources, and production management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £250,000, will be executed from 29 July 2024 to 31 March 2025, targeting Herefordshire in England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services. Companies offering expertise in business, general management, financial, marketing, human resources, or production management consultancy will find this contract particularly relevant. Given the focus on local economic development and skills enhancement, participating in this tender can facilitate business growth and reinforce brand presence within the region. SMEs that can deliver high-quality, tailored business support and contribute to productivity and employment growth are well-suited to compete for future opportunities stemming from this initiative.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council was awarded PS7.54m UK Shared Prosperity Funding. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF or the Fund) is a central pillar of the UK government's ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. It seizes the opportunities of leaving the European Union, by investing in domestic priorities and targeting funding where it is needed most: building pride in place, supporting high quality skills training, supporting pay, employment and productivity growth and increasing life chances. This funding is part of Intervention E24: Funding for new and improvements to existing training hubs, business support offers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-interventions-outputs-and-indicators/interventions-list-for-england. The council is looking to appoint up to 10 business advisors to deliver 1-2-1 business advice to support delivery of this intervention in Herefordshire. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32446b73-977e-4b55-819e-f8a21a4b72d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AIM SOLUTIONS; BIC INNOVATION; HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION; IMPACT INNOVATION & GROWTH SERVICES; J&G JOHNSON LTD T/A MOUNTAIN PERSPECTIVE; MINERVA ELITE PERFORMANCE; SCHOOLGATE ACCOUNTING SERVICES; V4 SERVICES; YTKO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79415000 - Production management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32446b73-977e-4b55-819e-f8a21a4b72d7
- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce633df-cd3f-4765-a467-57af2ef1a86f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32446b73-977e-4b55-819e-f8a21a4b72d7
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce633df-cd3f-4765-a467-57af2ef1a86f
  11th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-interventions-outputs-and-indicators/interventions-list-for-england
- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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