---
title: "Provision of SME Business Advisers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Provision of SME Business Advisers

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a64

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council was for the provision of SME Business Advisers, aimed at offering advice to small and medium-sized enterprises. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically business development consultancy services. The process was conducted through a direct award method, as a result of urgent need due to late information changes related to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract was awarded to OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED, marking the completion of the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 18 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. The service delivery is intended across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, valued at approximately £473,118.30 gross, with a net value of £394,265.25, was signed on 17 July 2025.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large consultancy firms with expertise in business development services. The contract’s focus on SME support aligns well with businesses experienced in providing advice on lead generation, grant application support, and job creation. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK regional markets, engage with public sector work, and enhance their profile within government-driven projects would find this contract beneficial. Although the contract has been awarded to Oxford Innovation Services Limited, this contract serves as a blueprint for similar opportunities, encouraging businesses to prepare for potential future tenders under similar circumstances.

## Notice

Provision of advice to small and medium-sized enterprise.

### Procurement Information

Late information released by Government in changes to UKSPF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040938-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £394,265 |
| Contracts value | £394,265 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040938-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 09:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033172-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 09:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029051-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040938-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033172-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029051-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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