--- title: "Provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE" published: "2025-08-21" --- # Provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Support Programme Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058bf2.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Redbridge has initiated a public procurement process to seek one or two providers for the "Provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Support Programme." This invitation to tender, classified under the industry categories of "Education and training services" and "Business services," aims to support economically inactive residents within the UK, specifically in the regions of Ilford and greater London. The procurement process is currently at the "tender" stage, with critical deadlines, including the enquiry period ending on 15th September 2025 and the tender submission closing on 22nd September 2025. The procurement adopts an open procedure, inviting bids for two distinct lots, each with specified contract periods and potential renewal options extending to 31st March 2027. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in business consultancy, mentoring, and AI-driven solutions. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the programme seeks to deliver tailored business start-up advice and practical tools fostering entrepreneurship among residents furthest from the labour market. With a total gross contract value of over £1.42 million, businesses excelling in delivering innovative, quality-driven services in line with the criteria outlined—such as recruitment, engagement, and social value—are well-positioned to compete and secure a partnership. The flexible, multi-lot structure offers local businesses a chance to leverage their expertise across multiple boroughs, enhancing their market presence and growth potential. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to appoint one or two providers to deliver the provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Programme. The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses. The procurement will appoint one or more delivery partners to provide tailored enterprise support across five boroughs. The programme is structured into two lots to ensure locally responsive delivery. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The Contact is split into two lots with the maximum contract value as follows: Lot One: Havering and Redbridge 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS180,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS400,000.00 Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS280,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS560,000.00 ### Lot Information Lot One: Havering and Redbridge The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses. Lot One: Havering and Redbridge 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS180,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS400,000.00 Renewal: The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses. Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: PS280,000.00 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: PS560,000.00 Renewal: The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050453-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,136,000 | | Lots value | £1,136,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE | | Locality | ILFORD | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG1 1NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Redbridge | | Electoral ward | Ilford Town | | Westminster constituency | Ilford South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2025 at 10:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050453-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050453-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - www.https://www.londontenders.org/ Full access to documents via https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45e6e87f-dd7d-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 ## Notice URLs - http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45e6e87f-dd7d-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.londontenders.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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