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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of UKSPF 1-2-1 Business Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04517a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-26"
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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-h6vhtk-04517a

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has recently completed the public procurement process for the provision of 1-2-1 Business Support under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The contract aims at leveraging the £7.54 million awarded to Herefordshire Council to support local economic growth and enhance business capabilities. The procurement falls under the 'services' category with a focus on business and management consultancy services as per CPV classification 79400000. Taking place in the UKG11 region, specifically Herefordshire, the tender called for up to 10 business advisors to deliver personalised business advice. The procurement method followed an open procedure, with the tender phase ending on 13th May 2024, and the contract was awarded on 24th July 2024. The process has moved through the stages from tender to award, ultimately resulting in the contract being signed with several suppliers.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those focused on facilitating business growth and development. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit significantly, given the emphasis on local development and high-quality skill training attached to the UKSPF. The award criteria prioritised quality and social value, creating a competitive yet rewarding space for consultancy firms that excel in these areas. Businesses that deliver research and development consultancy services, business strategy, and high-quality training are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future, fostering business growth and enhancing regional economic vitality.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023399-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIM SOLUTIONS LTD., BIC INNOVATION LTD., HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LTD., IMPACT INNOVATION & GROWTH SERVICES LTD., J&G JOHNSON LTD. T/A MOUNTAIN PERSPECTIVE, SCHOOLGATE ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD., V4 SERVICES LTD., YTKO LTD., MINERVA ELITE PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023399-2024
- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011807-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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