Scope
Reference
DN784399
Description
The Authority is seeking to appoint one or two providers to deliver the provision of a Business Start-up Enterprise Programme.
The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses.
The procurement will appoint one or more delivery partners to provide tailored enterprise support across five boroughs. The programme is structured into two lots to ensure locally responsive delivery. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
The Contact is split into two lots with the maximum contract value as follows:
Lot One: Havering and Redbridge
1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: £180,000.00
1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: £400,000.00
Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich
1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: £280,000.00
1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: £560,000.00
Total value (estimated)
- £1,136,000 excluding VAT
- £1,420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months
Description of possible extension:
The duration of the contract will be for an initial period from the 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further twelve (12) months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers are permitted to apply for both lots and can be awarded both lots.
Lot 1. Lot One: Havering and Redbridge
Description
The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses.
Lot One: Havering and Redbridge
1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: £180,000.00
1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: £400,000.00
Lot value (estimated)
- £464,000 excluding VAT
- £580,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich
Description
The programme aims to support 350 economically inactive residents to explore or set up sustainable small businesses. It will particularly target those furthest from the labour market, providing flexible pathways to financial independence. This Business Start-Up Enterprise Support Programme is designed to tackle these barriers by providing tailored business start-up advice, mentoring, and practical tools. By embedding AI and digital solutions, we aim to create a modern, innovative support service that prepares residents for the realities of running their own businesses.
Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich
1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026: £280,000.00
1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027: £560,000.00
Lot value (estimated)
- £672,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot One: Havering and Redbridge
Lot 2. Lot Two: Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Weighting Criteria Recruitment and Engagement - 20% Business Support Model - 20% Programme Delivery, Capacity and Mobilisation - 20% Outcomes, Social Value and Legacy - 10% |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Total Contract Value - 30% |
Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not applicable.
Contracting authority
London Borough of Redbridge
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPZX-9247-ZGQQ
Lynton House , 255-259 High Road
Ilford
IG1 1NY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gemma Edwards
Telephone: 020 8554 5000
Email: gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Website: http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government