---
title: "Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065818"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065818

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council has successfully concluded a tender process for providing a "Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses." The awarded contract, signed on 23 January 2026, will span one year starting from 26 January 2026, with a possible extension of up to an additional year. The procurement was carried out under a limited competition method, owing to its below threshold value of £33,850 before VAT. This initiative falls under the services category of business and management consultancy and related services, aimed at supporting businesses within the UKH35 region of the United Kingdom. The contract highlights the council's commitment to enhancing high street business viability, thus driving local economic growth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in consultancy and management services. The awarded business, DEYTON BELL LIMITED, an SME based in Cambridge, exemplifies the type of enterprises that can benefit from such government contracts. The programme is tailored to boost the resilience of town and village high street businesses, providing valuable consultancy to improve their operational effectiveness and strategic positioning. Businesses with a strong focus on advisory services, especially those experienced in aiding retail and local businesses, would find this tender particularly suitable to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for a Bespoke Business Support Programme for Town & Village High Street Businesses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,850 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEYTON BELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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