Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc1-e571-73c5-9b1f-780e56d92ccc/business-support-provider-hillingdon-ukspf-supplier-readiness-programme-funded awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Business Support Provider (Hillingdon UKSPF Supplier Readiness Programme) funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund [London Borough of Hillingdon](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hillingdon) Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 4 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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, together with Ealing and Harrow Councils, have successfully secured an extension for a West London partnership bid under the GLA's UK Shared Prosperity Funds (UKSPF) to continue delivering a 'Supplier Readiness' program for tailored business support provision in each of the three boroughs. The programme runs from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 26 and aims to support 150 SMEs overall, with each borough having its own individual target of 50 SMEs. The main objectives are to support businesses to increase bid capability; broker introductions to Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, Public Sector, Anchor Institutes, and other corporate buyers; enabling SMEs to be more visible and have greater access to market opportunities. Delivery Timeline The programme will run from the appointment until 31st March 2026 and has a number of target outcomes evaluated in relation to BAME led businesses, Women led businesses, Disabled led businesses as well as new jobs created and safeguarded. ## CPV classification Business analysis consultancy services Business and management consultancy and related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-058c68-2025-10-29T09:03:51Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-058c68-2025-10-29T09:03:51Z) 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. 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