Scope
Description
The Council are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced individuals to join a dedicated Advisory Team offering strategic advice and practical help to businesses across South Holland, Boston, and East Lindsey for a fixed-term 8-month contract. The aim of this initiative is to help local businesses grow, drive up productivity, and stimulate/protect quality employment opportunities across the SELCP area.
The successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of the business support arena and be able to work effectively with various private and public sector stakeholders on a collaborative basis to introduce relevant support services and maximise growth opportunities. The Advisers will be tasked with supporting SMEs across the partnership area with a particular emphasis on supporting businesses within key sectors, including Agri-Food, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Tourism.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 September 2025 to 30 April 2026
- Possible extension to 30 April 2027
- 1 year, 7 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
An option to extend for an additional year, should additional funding be forthcoming.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To view this contract opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home
From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated tender documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All tender returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
South Holland District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGG-6171-RCMJ
Council Offices, Priory Road
Spalding
PE11 2XE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@pspsl.co.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Provides procurement support.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBH-6448-LMYZ
2 New Bailey, 6 Stanley Street
Salford
M3 5GS
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@pspsl.co.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West