Scope
Reference
NNC/UKSPF/25_26/RETAIL
Description
North Northamptonshire is home to a wide range of small and independent retailers who continue to feel the impact of changing consumer habits and internet shopping.
Business Support measures to drive employment growth has been identified as a key priority in the North Northamptonshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan.
Funding is available through the UKSPF to deliver a comprehensive programme of support to retail businesses across North Northamptonshire until 31st December 2025. This should complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF.
The council is now seeking someone to deliver a comprehensive, engaging and effective programme of support, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, training and support to build resilience and support retail business growth.
All information, including the scope, the service specification and information on how to apply is set out in the attached Request For Quotation document.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 May 2025 to 31 December 2025
- 7 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 March 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 April 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submission details are set out in the Request for Quotation document
Submissions to be emailed to: sarah.ellwood@northnorthants.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The award criteria is set out in the Request For Quotation documentation. It is a combination of price and quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
RFQ - Retail Business Support 25_26 - UKSPF.docx
Request for Quotation
UKSPF 25_26 DRAFT Retail Business Support Agreement.doc
Draft Terms and Conditions
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government