---
title: "The Provision of UKSPF Rutland Business Support Consultant Services in Rutland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055fba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# The Provision of UKSPF Rutland Business Support Consultant Services in Rutland

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055fba

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## Summary

Rutland County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of UKSPF Rutland Business Support Consultant Services in Rutland," aimed at leveraging the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for local business development. The contract is awarded under a direct procurement method without competition, specifically targeting the services industry, with the focus on IT consulting and support. This initiative, located in the UKF22 region, aims to complement existing business support structures without redundancy. The contract period began on 1st May 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with an option for a one-year extension, highlighting significant milestones and opportunities within the Rutland commercial landscape.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in working directly with local governments to strengthen community ties and economic growth. Particularly, SMEs specialising in IT consultancy and business support services might find this an ideal option to enhance their portfolios while supporting local businesses. The procurement not only opens avenues for the awarded company, Gau Naik Consulting, but also sets a precedent for future engagements where SMEs can provide essential services to public authorities. Business advocates and service providers within the technology and consultancy sectors should consider exploring similar opportunities to engage with government contracts that promote sustainable local development.

## Notice

Rutland County Council is seeking to utilise the final year of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) to deliver a new business support service dedicated to helping local businesses start, sustain, and grow. This service will be tailored specifically to the Rutland business community and will complement existing business support initiatives rather than duplicate them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040123-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 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 | £73,265 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAU NAIK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040123-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040123-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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