--- title: "UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Supporting Businesses (Growth and Innovation)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-08" --- # UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Supporting Businesses (Growth and Innovation) Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d680b100-7489-4e16-a862-5246d6e07125.json) ## Summary The West Northamptonshire Council is inviting qualified contractors to provide business support services as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This opportunity aims to enhance local business growth and innovation by offering grants to beneficiary businesses. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a tender deadline of December 8, 2023. The contract period is from February 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The main procurement category is services, specifically administrative and business development services. This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to engage with the West Northamptonshire Council in delivering vital business support services. Companies specializing in business consultancy and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on fostering local business growth and skills development, this tender aligns with the UK government's commitment to Levelling Up. Interested businesses can access detailed documentation by registering on the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitable qualified and experienced Contractor to provide business support services. The scope of these services to be defined by the applicant but examples might include, provision of business diagnostic services, peer networks, workshops and 1:1 coaching and mentoring services. To support the provision of grants to beneficiary businesses to a maximum value of PS20,000. This opportunity is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides PS2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus Additional information: Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa911b30-aae3-409d-9faf-69d7e5d039c8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £300,000 | | 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa911b30-aae3-409d-9faf-69d7e5d039c8 - 15 Nov 2023 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c056c9ae-ac65-48ac-808a-d22fd6f1b61a - 15 Nov 2023 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c056c9ae-ac65-48ac-808a-d22fd6f1b61a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa911b30-aae3-409d-9faf-69d7e5d039c8 8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c056c9ae-ac65-48ac-808a-d22fd6f1b61a 15th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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