--- title: "UKSPF Business Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcf05cb9-5d88-439c-b9bf-53bbf3ee70ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcf05cb9-5d88-439c-b9bf-53bbf3ee70ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf05cb9-5d88-439c-b9bf-53bbf3ee70ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf05cb9-5d88-439c-b9bf-53bbf3ee70ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT" published: "2023-04-03" --- # UKSPF Business Support Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcf05cb9-5d88-439c-b9bf-53bbf3ee70ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcf05cb9-5d88-439c-b9bf-53bbf3ee70ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf05cb9-5d88-439c-b9bf-53bbf3ee70ea.json) ## Summary The UKSPF Business Support tender has been initiated by Welland Procurement, aimed at utilising £710,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Funding to enhance business conditions in Leicestershire. The tender, classified under services, is open for bidders until 3rd May 2023. The contract period is set to begin on 27th June 2023 and end on 26th June 2025, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage in activities aligned with the investment priorities of Communities & Place, People & Skills, and Supporting local Business. This contracting process led by Welland Procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in local investment projects in Leicestershire. Companies offering services related to community development, skill enhancement, and business support are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows diverse business entities to participate either individually or in consortium bids, offering potential for growth and collaboration within the region's economic landscape. ## Notice UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) will provide PS2.6bn of funding across the UK for local investment by March 2025. The UKSPF aims to build pride in place; support high-quality skills training; support pay, employment and productivity growth; and increase life chances. UKSPF is a central part of the Government's levelling up agenda. Through the fund each of the 7 district / borough councils in Leicestershire have been allocated an amount of funding of which approximately PS710,000 is available for this call. UKSPF Investment Priorities There are three investment priorities: * Communities & Place * People & Skills * Supporting local Business Further information on the UKSPF can be found here; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus This tender is about utilising the funding through the UKSPF fund to improve the business circumstances in the areas covered by the Partner Authorities. Bidders should be able to cover the entirety of the services. Services should be delivered as a minimum in part by the bidder, with the remainder being delivered either bidder themselves, via a consortium bid or through subcontracing arrangements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9498e908-a931-443f-8ecd-df1b68ee7a3c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jun 2023 - 26 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £710,000 | | 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations ## Release History - 3 Apr 2023 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9498e908-a931-443f-8ecd-df1b68ee7a3c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9498e908-a931-443f-8ecd-df1b68ee7a3c 3rd April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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