e-ITT for the Provision of NFDC’s Business Support Programme
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN815412
Title
e-ITT for the Provision of NFDC’s Business Support Programme
Categories
151000 - Business
151200 - Efficiency
Description
e-ITT for the Provision of NFDC’s Business Support Programme
Closing Date for Submission of Tenders
12.00 NOON, 05 JUNE 2026
to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP)
New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and award a contract toa single supplier covering the whole region.
Supplier(s) are required to satisfy the Councils selection criteria (Best Price Quality Ratio) and submit compliant bids under this tender exercise in order to be considered for contract award.?See Guide for Tenderers for further information relating to the evaluation process.
Scope Overview:
New Forest District Council is commissioning a Business Support Programme in response to ongoing economic pressures and the need to strengthen local enterprise, self-employment and entrepreneurial resilience across the district. Aligned with the Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Skills Action Plan, the programme will deliver targeted, practical support to individuals aged 18+ seeking to start, grow or develop viable and sustainable businesses.
The programme will adopt a flexible, hybrid model of delivery, combining one-to-one mentoring, workshops, peer learning and specialist advice. The Council places strong emphasis on high-quality, outcome-focused support, ensuring that engagement leads to demonstrable business progress, increased resilience and long-term viability.
A key focus will be supporting local economic vitality, with a minimum of 25% of delivery centred within Totton Town Centre, contributing to high street recovery, improved wellbeing and increased income opportunities. Sustainability and net-zero principles will be embedded throughout delivery, ensuring supported businesses are equipped to operate responsibly and adapt to future economic and environmental challenges.
See Appendix B – Outcome Specification for further details.
By confirming an expression of interest in this contract opportunity, tenderers will automatically receive a link to the tender information including the full specification, contract terms and tenderer response forms.
All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).
Closing Date for Submission of Tenders
12.00 NOON, 05 JUNE 2026
to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP)
New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and award a contract toa single supplier covering the whole region.
Supplier(s) are required to satisfy the Councils selection criteria (Best Price Quality Ratio) and submit compliant bids under this tender exercise in order to be considered for contract award.?See Guide for Tenderers for further information relating to the evaluation process.
Scope Overview:
New Forest District Council is commissioning a Business Support Programme in response to ongoing economic pressures and the need to strengthen local enterprise, self-employment and entrepreneurial resilience across the district. Aligned with the Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Skills Action Plan, the programme will deliver targeted, practical support to individuals aged 18+ seeking to start, grow or develop viable and sustainable businesses.
The programme will adopt a flexible, hybrid model of delivery, combining one-to-one mentoring, workshops, peer learning and specialist advice. The Council places strong emphasis on high-quality, outcome-focused support, ensuring that engagement leads to demonstrable business progress, increased resilience and long-term viability.
A key focus will be supporting local economic vitality, with a minimum of 25% of delivery centred within Totton Town Centre, contributing to high street recovery, improved wellbeing and increased income opportunities. Sustainability and net-zero principles will be embedded throughout delivery, ensuring supported businesses are equipped to operate responsibly and adapt to future economic and environmental challenges.
See Appendix B – Outcome Specification for further details.
By confirming an expression of interest in this contract opportunity, tenderers will automatically receive a link to the tender information including the full specification, contract terms and tenderer response forms.
All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).
Region(s) of supply
Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Estimated value
N/A
Keywords
Consultancy , Business Support
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
01/07/2026
End date
31/03/2028
Expression of interest window
From 08/05/2026 09:00 to 05/06/2026 12:00
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Contact details
Buyer
New Forest District Council
Contact
Dean Irving
Email
Telephone
02380285000
Address
Appletree Court
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7PA
United Kingdom
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7PA
United Kingdom
