---
title: "IA3793 Rural Business Hub Co-ordinator Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607f1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# IA3793 Rural Business Hub Co-ordinator Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607f1

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has successfully contracted Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce & Industry Limited to provide Rural Business Hub Coordinator Services, as part of their initiative to support rural businesses in Staffordshire. This procurement focused on organising targeted network events designed to empower and guide rural businesses across districts such as Staffordshire Moorlands, East Staffordshire, Stafford, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The process followed an open competition below the threshold and has now reached the award stage, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possibility for a 12-month renewal. The procurement, classified under business services, was aimed at coordinating services for a minimum of 80 rural businesses. The total contract value is £84,000, with a gross amount of £70,000, ensuring non-financial support for the target businesses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, event coordination, and business services, particularly those with expertise in rural development and networking. SMEs and organisations familiar with the Staffordshire region and the unique challenges faced by rural businesses stand a strong chance of capitalising on initiatives like these. Notably, the award criteria emphasised quality and relevant experience, alongside a clear understanding of local issues, making this a strategic opportunity for SMEs to enhance their service offerings, strengthen their portfolio, and expand their client base within sub-central government initiatives. Engaging in such contracts could support business growth through enhanced visibility and industry recognition in the public sector.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council are looking to procure a Rural Business Event Co-Ordinator to provide specific support and advice to rural businesses in Staffordshire through targeted network events showcasing the varied opportunities available to rural businesses to enable them to succeed and grow. The Provider will need to have an excellent understanding of the challenges facing rural businesses to ensure the events are relevant to business needs. Districts/Boroughs to be covered are: Staffordshire Moorlands, East Staffordshire, Stafford, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The minimum number of rural businesses to receive this non-financial support for the period is 80 (eighty).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract extension periods 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Based on acceptable performance of the contract and availability of budget

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040518-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY |

## 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

- 1 May 2026 at 12:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040518-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004028-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040518-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004028-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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