---
title: "UKSPF Innovation Cohorts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-23"
---

# UKSPF Innovation Cohorts

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505f7

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed its procurement process for the "UKSPF Innovation Cohorts" contract under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aimed at supporting local businesses. This contract falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category and is valued at £100,000. The procurement method employed was limited competition, suitable for below threshold requirements. The contract was awarded on 23rd April 2025, with operations set to run until 31st March 2026. The delivery is focused within the United Kingdom, facilitated by the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School as the selected supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services and consultancy projects, fostering growth through collaboration with the public sector. Organisations specialising in business advice and support can leverage their expertise to enhance their service offerings and gain a robust portfolio entry through such public engagements. Additionally, firms proficient in delivering consultancy services focused on innovation and business development are particularly well-suited for similar tenders, positioning themselves to partake in projects that bolster local economic growth initiatives supported by funding schemes such as the UKSPF.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the delivery of UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) priority Supporting Local Businesses sub-theme Advice and support to businesses. Delivery Partner- Consultancy. Total value PS100,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016371-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 07:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016371-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016371-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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