Scope
Description
Seeking quotations from suitably qualified suppliers deliver a countywide Business Support Programme for High Street Businesses. The programme will:
Provide targeted, practical support in at least 11 Surrey towns (one per District and Borough)
Cover priority topics such as digital adoption, marketing, customer service, community engagement and finance management tailored to a high street business audience.
Strengthen local networks and collaboration and work with BIDs and town centre groups (where relevant).
Deliver practical toolkits and resources especially relevant to high street-based businesses that can be reused beyond the programme's lifespan.
Collaborate with the Business Surrey Growth Hub team to integrate with the Business Surrey brand and online platform to ensure consistency and visibility.
Collaborate with Economic Development Teams across Surrey to utilise existing town and high-street knowledge and connections
Total value (estimated)
- £177,500 excluding VAT
- £213,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2026 to 15 April 2026
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79312000 - Market-testing services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Award will be based on 85% Quality vs 15% Price.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Surrey County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRH-8974-TNBV
Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill
Reigate
RH2 8EF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government