Supporting Local Business Programme on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon
London Borough of HillingdonEstimated Value
Up to £41,000
Deadline
4 August 2025
Published
22 July 2025
Type
Not specified
Full 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
The estimated contract value- £41,000
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FIDUCIA SECURITY SERVICES LTD
6 contracts wonlatest 9 Mar 2026£710,482
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JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED
£4m
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- 3
Arc Group London Limited
3 contracts wonlatest 17 Jun 2026ends 31 Mar 2027£2m
total awarded
- 4
O'HARA BROS. SURFACING LIMITED
- 5
Bugler Developments Ltd
£41m
total awarded
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London Borough of HillingdonKey Dates
Published
22 July 2025
Submission deadline
4 August 2025
Notice type
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