Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd1-75f9-712e-8e1c-11756426c0e6/north-northamptonshire-retail-business-support-programme closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # North northamptonshire retail business support programme [North Northamptonshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-northamptonshire-council) Pays 99% within 30 days Estimated value £50,000 to £70,000 Published 15 Aug 2023 Deadline Closed 15 Sept 2023 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 North Northamptonshire is home to a wide range of small and independent retailers who continue to feel the impact of the pandemic and changing consumer habits. Business Support measures to drive employment growth has been identified as a key priority in the North Northamptonshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan. Funding is available through the UKSPF to deliver a comprehensive programme of support to retail businesses across North Northamptonshire until 31st December 2024. This should complement the HiStreet campaign and the Build Your Business in North Northamptonshire programmes, also funded through UKSPF. The council is now seeking someone to deliver a comprehensive, engaging and effective programme of support, including 1:1 sessions, workshops, training and support to build resilience and support retail business growth. All information, including the scope, the service specification and information on how to apply is set out in the attached Request For Quotation document. ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f56c7df7-94f7-4028-8039-99083abb7315) 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 North Northamptonshire Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-northamptonshire-council) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)