Scope
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 will complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF.
The council has secured specialist support 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.
Contract 1. NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2025/26
Supplier
Contract value
- £45,000 excluding VAT
- £45,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 May 2025
Contract dates
- 28 May 2025 to 31 December 2025
- 7 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses supported with 1:1 mentoring and training sessions | Target - 75 |
1 months |
| Businesses supported to produce a business plan | Target - 50 |
1 months |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED
- Companies House: 09874339
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHL-3297-PYVX
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: hello@smartersociety.org
Website: https://www.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. NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETAIL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2025/26
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