--- title: "HCC - 01/26 - Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-15" --- # HCC - 01/26 - Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602f6.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service", aimed at providing comprehensive business support throughout Hertfordshire. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and officially closed as of 10th February 2026. The contract, categorised under business and management consultancy services, was awarded to YTKO Limited. The contract period started on 14th May 2026 and is initially set for one year, with a potential extension of up to two additional years, subject to funding availability. The project is anchored in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, within the UKH23 region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and supporting services industry, particularly those specialising in business development and organisational services. SMEs that offer tailored advice, training, and mentorship to spur SME growth would find this project well-suited to their expertise. The Hertfordshire Growth Hub serves as the central point for business support in the area, offering lucrative opportunities for suppliers to enhance their market presence by forming strategic partnerships with public authorities like Hertfordshire County Council. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of Hertfordshire Growth Hub Service. This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has now closed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Core Contract period is one (1) year with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years subject to available funding ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044862-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 13 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,550,000 | | Lots value | £2,550,000 | | Awards value | £2,550,000 | | Contracts value | £2,550,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STEVENAGE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 2FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Symonds Green | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | YTKO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044862-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 12:59 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027303-2026 - 17 Mar 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023908-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001910-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044862-2026 15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027303-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023908-2026 17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001910-2026 9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please either register or log in to the above web address, and then 'express interest' and 'opt in' in order to view the full set of documentation relating to this tender opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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