--- title: "Business Support Consultancy Panel" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069d49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d49.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Business Support Consultancy Panel Buyer: BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069d49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d49.json) ## Summary The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is currently in the tender stage of establishing a Business Support Consultancy Panel aimed at supporting a diverse range of trading businesses with growth ambitions. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. Located in Telford, Shropshire, the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure with a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender submission deadline set for 15th June 2026, with the award expected by 6th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 13th July 2026 to 31st March 2029. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses to grow by providing tailored support and consultancy services. It is particularly suited to companies that specialise in areas such as business management, financial planning, digital marketing, operational effectiveness, and sustainability. The procurement method encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it ideal for such companies seeking to expand their portfolio and expertise in collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade’s Growth Hub mechanism. Diverse consultancy needs ranging from workshops to detailed financial analysis and digital solutions, position this tender as an excellent growth platform for dynamic businesses across multiple domains. ## Notice It is the Council's intention to establish a panel of consultants who will deliver one to one specialist support to a wide range of trading businesses with growth aspirations - Business to Consumer and Business to Business. This activity will be funded through core Government funding via the Dept of Business and Trade's 'Growth Hub' delivery mechanism. ### Lot Information Lot 1. Workshops The expectation is to deliver 2 workshops in each financial year of the contract - these workshops will form part of a mini programme of support that consist of a half day workshop that leads into 1-2-1 support for each of the businesses taking part. The workshop will address a specific need, and the content will likely need to be developed to address the business need. Lot 2. General - multi-disciplinary This category is in place for businesses who have expressed a desire to grow or improve their practices but do not neatly fit into a specific support specialism. Consultants applying to deliver this Lot will need to have a wide-ranging knowledge across all areas of the business and do a level of diagnostic work to see what is needed. Support activities could include business planning, high level financial planning (non-accountancy accredited) e.g. looking at pricing, existing financial forecasts and budget. As well as sales and marketing strategy and other operational areas of the business. Lot 3. Financial Planning Financial planning support provided under this Lot would be from certified Accountants to offer specialist financial advice and guidance on detailed forecasting and budgeting, also implementing new financial processes/systems (non-IT) Lot 4. Social enterprise & CICs Consultant that specialises in Social Enterprises and CICs - support could include; Providing advice and guidance to an existing trading business that wants to set up as a Social Enterprise or CIC Providing guidance on sources of finance open to Social Enterprises and CICs Helping business owners understand more about what it means to be a social business. Lot 5. Digital - Supporting businesses to get online and Implementation of systems/processes Advice and guidance on the creation of new websites or improvement of existing Digital marketing and social media Advice on the creation of apps or similar Advice and guidance on implementing CRMS, new stock control systems or other relevant digital systems Advice and guidance on implementing new digital processes e.g. AI Lot 6. Operational effectiveness Advice and guidance on the implementation of relevant new processes and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This activity may specifically support effective Supply Chain Management for example when the new process and systems relate to the flow of goods, data, and finances related to a product or service, from the procurement of raw materials to the delivery of the product at its final destination. Lot 7. Sales and Marketing Advice and guidance on improved sales techniques to increase turnover Advice and guidance on marketing practices Creation of sales and marketing strategies Please note that all activities delivered through this Lot must upskill the business owner and isn't hours of time to deliver specific marketing work or campaign Lot 8. Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Helping businesses reduce their environmental impact and work towards being carbon neutral. Specific activities could include; Provision of an environmental action plan consisting of short and long-term goals Analysis of the initial environmental action plan and research further optional solutions (guidance, funding, other support channels). 1-2-1 support on how to get started with the environmental action plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046327-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £177,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN | | Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 11:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046327-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046327-2026 20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.telford.gov.uk - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home - 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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