Scope
Reference
PL0109
Description
Growth Hubs are an established business support service provided, which provide free and impartial signposting, information, and advice to all businesses looking to succeed, helping them to navigate the national and local support landscape. It is Government grant funded annually by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and provides a one stop shop for business support services that offers: • Information, navigation, and signposting via a coordinated, multi-channel service • One-to-one structured support to small and medium enterprises, incorporating a diagnostic assessment of business needs and advice and guidance.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £173,600 excluding VAT
- £208,320 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 April 2025
Contract dates
- 1 May 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 11 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Smarter Society Limited
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: hello@smartersociety.org
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government