---
title: "Business Support for Organisations with Alternative Business Models"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Business Support for Organisations with Alternative Business Models

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6bd

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited focuses on providing business support for organisations with alternative business models, including co-operatives and mutuals. This has been facilitated by funding from the Department for Business and Trade for the period 2025-2026. The process was conducted via a direct procurement method, categorized under services, specifically relating to business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. This process is classified as below threshold and was executed without competition. Conducted in Oxford, UK, the contract commenced on 30th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. OSEP CIC has been awarded the contract status of 'active' as a supplier, with a gross value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that offer consultancy, marketing, and other professional services. Particularly, it is a promising opportunity for businesses operating as social enterprises or those that support co-operatives and mutuals. Given its focus on alternative business models, the tender is well-suited for SMEs and large enterprises committed to social value and community engagement. The procurement opens a door for service providers to cement their presence in the UK economic landscape while participating in a project that fosters innovative business approaches. Businesses that specialize in supporting alternative or community-driven business models may find substantial growth potential through this contractual engagement.

## Notice

Enterprise Oxfordshire has received funding from the Department for Business and Trade to deliver additional business support in 25_26 to organisations with alternative business models, including co-operatives and mutuals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056839-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | OSEP |

## 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

- 16 Jun 2026 at 17:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056839-2026
- 30 Oct 2025 at 17:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069898-2025
- 29 Oct 2025 at 19:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069580-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056839-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069898-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069580-2025
  29th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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