---
title: "Cherwell Business Support Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054881"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-13"
---

# Cherwell Business Support Programme

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054881

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Cherwell Business Support Programme was managed by Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited, a public authority based in Oxford, UK, under the industry category of services. This initiative focuses on providing business support within Cherwell District Council, aimed at individuals starting new businesses and existing businesses seeking growth. Awarded on 13 June 2025, the contract is slated to commence on 27 June 2025 and continue until 27 January 2026, with potential extension until 27 March 2026 subject to additional funding or extended delivery periods. The procurement method employed was direct and below the competition threshold.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specialising in business development, consulting, marketing, and other related fields. ALP Synergy Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Chepstow, UK, has been named the supplier for this programme, highlighting the viability and competitiveness of SMEs in such procurement processes. Businesses offering innovative solutions in business development and support services are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, fostering growth within the dynamic landscape of business services. The programme invites participation from organisations capable of delivering substantial impact to budding entrepreneurs and existing businesses looking to expand.

## Notice

The supplier will provide a programme of business support to be delivered in one cohort to residents and businesses in Cherwell District Council and will consist of one cycle of Business Sparks for residents who want to start their own business and one cycle of Business Accelerator for existing businesses who want to grow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032280-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 27 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,640 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALP SYNERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 12:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032280-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032280-2025
  13th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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