--- title: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-15" --- # NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315.json) ## Summary The North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME to Smarter Society. The programme aims to provide support to retail businesses in North Northamptonshire until December 31, 2024. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded on October 11, 2023, and the contract period runs until the end of 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the business and management consultancy services category. The tender period ended on September 15, 2023, with the contract start date set for September 29, 2023. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those in the business and management consultancy services sector, to engage with the North Northamptonshire Council and deliver services to support retail business growth in the region. SMEs and businesses focused on building resilience for retailers could find this tender particularly relevant. The council is seeking a provider to deliver a comprehensive programme of support, including workshops, training, and 1:1 sessions. Interested businesses should review the attached Request For Quotation document for more information on how to apply and the specific scope of services required. ## Notice North Northamptonshire is home to a wide range of small and independent retailers who continue to feel the impact of the pandemic and changing consumer habits. Business Support measures to drive employment growth has been identified as a key priority in the North Northamptonshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan. Funding is available through the UKSPF to deliver a comprehensive programme of support to retail businesses across North Northamptonshire until 31st December 2024. This should complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF. The council is now seeking someone to deliver a comprehensive, engaging and effective programme of support, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, training and support to build resilience and support retail business growth. All information, including the scope, the service specification and information on how to apply is set out in the attached Request For Quotation document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f095a4-cf16-4005-8591-7feb58fa8f28 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CORBY | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN16 8TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2023 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f095a4-cf16-4005-8591-7feb58fa8f28 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f095a4-cf16-4005-8591-7feb58fa8f28 15th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1097c061-9663-433a-a863-2b633b3ebdca Request for Quotation includes the service specification and all information required to submit a bid. ## Notice URLs - http://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/communities-assets-and-grants/shared-prosperity-fund ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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