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title: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2025/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f7f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2025/26

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7f4

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council spearheaded the procurement process for the "North Northamptonshire Retail Business Support Programme 2025/26." This programme aims to bolster small and independent retailers in the region by addressing challenges posed by evolving consumer behaviours and internet shopping. Under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Council sought to deliver various support mechanisms, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, and comprehensive training to reinforce business resilience and growth. Following an open competition procurement method, the contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded to SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED. The project commenced on 28th May 2025 and will run until 31st December 2025, focusing primarily on business and management consultancy services within the East Midlands region (UKF).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, training, and development services. SMEs and other enterprises that can provide tailored support and innovative solutions to enhance retail growth would find this contract particularly advantageous. Firms capable of delivering impactful business support programmes can leverage this opportunity to gain visibility and establish strong relationships with local government and retail businesses in North Northamptonshire, fostering potential future collaborations and extending their client base. The programme's alignment with regional development goals highlights a broader impetus to stimulate economic growth and community prosperity, making it an attractive venture for growth-minded businesses.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire is home to a wide range of small and independent retailers who continue to feel the impact of changing consumer habits and internet shopping. 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 2025. This will complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF. The council has secured specialist support 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030824-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| 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 | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTER SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 09:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030824-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 15:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010952-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 14:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010932-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030824-2025
  9th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010952-2025
  24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010932-2025
  24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-288
  Request for Quotation
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-289
  Draft Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northnorthants.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.smartersociety.org

## Provenance

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