Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-de61-70ec-b850-8042c5bcc2b1/supporting-local-business-programme-on-behalf-of-the-london-borough-of-hillingdo closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supporting Local Business Programme on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon [London Borough of Hillingdon](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hillingdon) Estimated value £41,000 Published 22 Jul 2025 Deadline Closed 4 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 The estimated contract value- £41,000 ## CPV classification Business development consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05642a-2025-07-22T16:43:59+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05642a-2025-07-22T16:43:59+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile London Borough of Hillingdon: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hillingdon) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [CA18489 - Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services · Askham Bryan College · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-59c0-7116-83f2-f6a8be15db7d/ca18489-askham-bryan-college-provision-for-external-audit-services) [Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services · Askham Bryan College · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ceed-7243-ac52-e8ffe216e03f/askham-bryan-college-provision-for-external-audit-services) [Institutional Strengthening and Capability Development Plan for Disaster Risk Management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Dai Global UK Ltd · 15 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-5b90-70f0-bfba-b41855fc1036/institutional-strengthening-and-capability-development-plan-for-disaster-risk-ma) [Tech support for the dev. of the PCF requirements of the NHS Supplier Roadmap · NHS England · 20 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-e8f3-706b-9ddc-5c6a732dbed6/tech-support-for-the-dev-of-the-pcf-requirements-of-the-nhs-supplier-roadmap) [CCHA 0328 Legal Services Framework for Land and Development · Castles and Coasts · 35 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a158c1-081f-701f-9487-6053b00296f6/ccha-0328-legal-services-framework-for-land-and-development) [Evaluation consultancy services – Achiziția de Servicii de evaluare a Strategiei Naționale de Specializare Inteligentă (SNCISI) 2022-2027 precum și a Planului Național de Cercetare Dezvoltare și Inovare 2022-2027 (PNCDI IV) · Autoritatea Nationala pentru Cercetare · 14 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ff29-70e9-8ce7-e1917b432c09/romania-evaluation-consultancy-services-achizitia-de-servicii-de-evaluare-a)