Expired contract

Supporting Local Business Programme on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon - (UKSPF Shared Prosperity Fund)

Details

Supplier(s)
BLACK MAMBA MARKETING & EVENTS LTD
Duration
6 months
Topic
Business development consultancy services
Published
1 October 2025

Tender description

Hillingdon Council has secured an extension of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) via the GLA to continue delivering tailored support to SMEs in the borough. To implement this, the Council seeks to appoint a business support partner. Programme Overview • The initiative aligns with Hillingdon's 2022-26 Council Strategy, which prioritises a thriving economy. • The programme will offer bespoke business support, recognising that each SME has unique needs. • Support will include topic-specific workshops and tailored one-to-one assistance, especially for: • BAME-led businesses • Women-led businesses • Disability-led businesses Programme Objectives • Sustain and grow existing businesses. • Help businesses increase sales, launch new products, and expand staffing. • Signpost businesses to the GLA's Wayfinder programme where appropriate. Delivery Timeline • The programme will run from the appointment of the delivery partner until 31st March 2026. Target Outcomes • Support at least 45 Hillingdon-based SMEs, including: • 45 BAME-led businesses • 30 women-led businesses • 5 disability-led businesses ## Contract award

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published1 October 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date1 October 2025
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date31 March 2026

About the buyer

London Borough of Hillingdon buys as a local authority, running its tenders electronically through Proactis Rego, its online tendering system. Suppliers register free through the Proactis Supplier Network to bid for opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on the government's Contracts Finder and the Proactis website once they pass a set value threshold. A procurement pipeline reviewed each quarter sets out upcoming projects planned over the next two years. Framework agreements awarded by external public bodies are used alongside direct tenders. Approved council contractors carry out lower-value work without a full tender.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of London Borough of Hillingdon's contract awards have been in construction work, business services and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 79411100 · Business development consultancy services

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