Scope
Description
Enterprise Oxfordshire is looking for a supplier to build on our Growth Hub business support offer to Oxfordshire SMEs. The supplier will be required to set up, implement, manage and deliver an outstanding Growth Hub offer for Oxfordshire.
This support is being funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) via Growth Hubs.
Total value (estimated)
- £296,000 excluding VAT
- £355,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended by up to 100% of the value and time, i.e. a further one year at £296,000. Should it be extended to this extent the targets will also increase by 100%. An extension will be at the discretion of Enterprise Oxfordshire, depending on availability of funding, performance and the needs of Oxfordshire businesses.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
18 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit your response to sarah.beal@enterpriseoxfordshire.com.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality questions set out in ITT |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Enterprise Oxfordshire will operate a two-stage assessment and selection process for this procurement.
Complete responses submitted in the correct format on or before the deadline will be scored independently by two assessors within Enterprise Oxfordshire in line with the Tender Evaluation Weighting and Evaluation Criteria set out below.
Following assessment, a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 tenders will be invited to interview from the top scoring of those within 15% of the top scoring bidder (see below)
Following the interview stage Enterprise Oxfordshire will select the most advantageous tender, and all respondents will be notified of the outcome.
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.enterpriseoxfordshire.com/news/enterprise-oxfordshire-business-procurement-of-new-business-support-programme/
Link to ITT documents.
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Clarification Questions will be published in line with the ITT at: https://www.enterpriseoxfordshire.com/news/enterprise-oxfordshire-business-procurement-of-new-business-support-programme/
Contracting authority
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: 09519056
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTR-3152-PVJX
County Hall
Oxford
OX1 1AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government