Official UK procurement notice
Agreements for Start Up Loans' Business Support Partners
Authority: British Business Bank Plc (Central government)
What is being bought15 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Start-Up Loans Company (SUL) is part of the British Business Bank (the Bank), which is a government-owned economic development bank that makes finance markets for smaller businesses work more effectively. The Bank’s mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get the finance they need to start, scale and stay in the UK. In doing so, the Bank helps capture the economic value of innovation for the UK and create jobs and prosperity for people across the country. The Bank designs, delivers, and manages a range of products through over 200 Delivery Partners, helping to increase both the supply and diversity of finance available to smaller businesses. Through our Banking business, the Bank increases the availability of debt finance for businesses right across the UK so promising businesses are much more likely to get the loan they need to start and grow. We do this by providing start up loans for entrepreneurs so people with great ideas have a better chance of getting started, no matter what their background is or where they are in the country. Alongside this, our Government-backed guarantees support banks and other finance providers to lend more to businesses who need debt finance to grow.
The Start-Up Loans Company (SUL, the Contracting Authority) is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Business Finance Ltd, which is in turn wholly owned by the Bank. SUL delivers the government’s Start Up Loans Scheme, which provides personal fixed-interest loans and support to aspiring and early-stage business owners from across the UK who might be struggling to access finance from other sources. The Scheme supports employment, enables economic growth, and has a transformational impact on the lives of thousands of people. SUL’s mission is to help new and early-stage UK businesses access affordable finance and mentoring support. More than 130,000 Start Up Loans have been delivered since 2012, delivering over £1.4Bn of funding to Start Up Loans borrowers.
The Start Up Loans scheme utilises the services of Business Support Partners who play a key role in supporting entrepreneurs, that are looking to start or grow a business, through pre-application and application-stage activities, helping prospective applicants access the support they need throughout the Start Up Loans journey. Business Support Partners are credit brokers for the Start Up Loans Scheme. The current suite of National, Regional and Specialist Business Support Partner (BSP) contracts will end in March 2027: this procurement is to secure replacement Business Support Partner Services from 1 April 2027.
The scheme operating model will remain broadly as is:
•Twelve (12) Regional Business Support Partners will provide pre-loan support to specific regions of the UK, including to the devolved Nations (Lots 1-12).
•Up to four (4) National Business Support Partners will provide pre-loan support nationally, including to the devolved Nations (Lot 13).
•Two (2) Specialist Business Support Partners will provide pre-loan support nationally, including to the devolved Nations, explicitly focussing on ex-military personnel and their families, and young people, respectively (Lot 14, 15).
The estimated Total Value for all of these Contracts is as follows:
£85,800,000 (Excluding VAT)
£102,960,000 (including VAT)
This is lower than the calculated Total Value (estimated) figure below as that figure sums up all of the individual Lot Values and over-inflates the actual estimated Total Value (stated above). This is because either none or only some of the individual contracts let under this procurement will become reflective of the individual total Lot Value over the course of each individual contract. The overall Start Up Loans scheme will be managed within the estimated Total Value set out above, subject to no permitted modifications being necessary.
The following is repeated from each individual Lot description.
Individual Lot Values are the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under each Business Support Partner agreement (or all Business Support Partner agreements in respect of Lot 13). The Lot Value of each Lot takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under each contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contracts be extended; reallocation (increases) in volume in any year of the agreement; one or more increases in the Administration Charge to take account of CPI or other potential increases during the term of each contract. Each Lot Value is, therefore, not a commitment to any additional volumes, any extension(s) or any increases in the Administration Charge during the term of each Contract.
Separately, there is a risk that, at the point of any actual contract extension from year 4 onwards, the overall volume of the Start Up Loans scheme increases significantly above the currently estimated volumes from year 4 onwards, leading to a significant increase in the Value of each contract. The Contracting Authority may modify the Contracts in reliance on paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
If the services are required beyond the expiry of the contacts, the Contracting Authority expects to publish a tender notice for replacement contracts on or around September 2032.
Prior to releasing the procurement documents, potential Tenderers are required to register on the delta e-sourcing platform and complete and submit a Confidentiality Agreement by following the links below.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Loan-brokerage-services./JPES858XB5
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JPES858XB5
- How the procedure runs: Tenderers must submit a response to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and all of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents by the Tender submission deadline. Specific details can be found in the procurement documentation. In respect of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, as part of Tender submission, Tenderers must share their Core supplier information from the Central Digital Platform. Where a Tenderer is not already registered on the platform they must register and upload their information to the platform. Further details are contained in the procurement documentation. Following assessment of the PSQ, suppliers who meet all of the Conditions of Participation of the PSQ will proceed to having their Quality Questionnaire and Pricing responses evaluated. Following the conclusion of all evaluation activities it is The Start-Up Loans Company’s intention to award each contract without proceeding to an Invitation to Negotiate and/or a Final Tender stage. The Start-Up Loans Company reserves its right to undertake either or both an optional Invitation to Negotiate and/or an optional Invitation to Submit Final Tenders stage for one or more Lots, as set out in the procurement documentation. Tenderer participation in either of these optional stages will be limited to up to a maximum of the three (3) highest ranking Tenderers in respect of Lots 1 to 12, 14 or 15; and limited to up to a maximum of the four (4) highest ranking Tenderers in respect of Lot 13. Where a final tender stage is undertaken, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to refine the award criteria in accordance with Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023, as set out in the procurement documentation. Tenderers will be advised of any such additional optional stages and the specific requirements of each if and when required. Tenderers are required to submit a completed Lot Registration Form to the Contracting Authority during the Tendering period, i.e. prior to the Tender Submission Deadline (details can be found in the procurement documentation). Under Section 19(3)(d) of the Procurement Act, the Contracting Authority may disregard Tenders that fail to comply with this requirement. A number of Quality Questions attract a Minimum Attainment Mark. Where a Tenderer fails to achieve a Minimum Attainment Mark for a particular Quality Question against one or more Lots it will be excluded from the associated Lot or Lots. Quality Question 07 (QQ07.01) is not scored. A Tender which does not provide the required information in respect of this Quality Questions will be deemed non-compliant and may be rejected by the Contracting Authority.
CPV: Loan brokerage services
Lots and requirements (15)Procurement structure
15 lots · all with a published value (£104,280,000 together) · win at most 2 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1East Midlands Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal UK, East MidlandsPublished value£3,510,000
- Value
- £3,510,000 exc. VAT · £4,210,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #2East of England Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal East of EnglandPublished value£4,260,000
- Value
- £4,260,000 exc. VAT · £5,110,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #3London Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal LondonPublished value£8,870,000
- Value
- £8,870,000 exc. VAT · £10,640,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #4North East Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal North EastPublished value£3,840,000
- Value
- £3,840,000 exc. VAT · £4,610,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #5North West Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal North WestPublished value£6,830,000
- Value
- £6,830,000 exc. VAT · £8,190,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #6Northern Ireland Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal Northern IrelandPublished value£3,320,000
- Value
- £3,320,000 exc. VAT · £3,980,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #7Scotland Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal ScotlandPublished value£3,130,000
- Value
- £3,130,000 exc. VAT · £3,760,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #8South East Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal South EastPublished value£5,650,000
- Value
- £5,650,000 exc. VAT · £6,780,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #9South West Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal South WestPublished value£5,460,000
- Value
- £5,460,000 exc. VAT · £6,560,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #10Wales Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal WalesPublished value£3,320,000
- Value
- £3,320,000 exc. VAT · £3,980,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #11West Midlands Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal West MidlandsPublished value£4,030,000
- Value
- £4,030,000 exc. VAT · £4,830,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #12Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support PartnerRenewal Yorkshire & HumberPublished value£6,660,000
- Value
- £6,660,000 exc. VAT · £8,000,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #13National Business Support PartnersRenewal UKPublished value£39,200,000
- Value
- £39,200,000 exc. VAT · £47,040,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #14Military Specialist Business Support PartnerRenewal UKPublished value£4,960,000
- Value
- £4,960,000 exc. VAT · £5,950,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Lot #15Young Specialist Business Support PartnerRenewal UKPublished value£1,240,000
- Value
- £1,240,000 exc. VAT · £1,490,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
- Economic & financial standingThe specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
- Technical & professional abilityAt the point of Tender submission Tenderers must be: authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)to undertake credit broking as defined in article 36A of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, as amended from time to time (RAO); OR not authorised by the FCA to undertake credit broking, as defined in article 36A of the RAO and have obtained independent legal advice setting out the specific exemption(s) or exclusion(s) from the relevant legislation to undertake credit broking activities (“FCA Exempt”). Tenderer to note that (i) limited permission credit broking, i.e. secondary credit broking; (ii) entering into a regulated credit agreement as lender; (iii) exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement; (iv) debt collecting; or (v) debt administration, amongst others, are not acceptable for the purpose of undertaking credit broking activities under this contract. All of the specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits — there is no single procedure weighting.
3 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
No conditions of participation were published on the notice; check the tender documents.
- Price carries 25–35 points depending on the lot — most lots put it at 25 points.
- Turnover usually expected: about £825,881 – ~£26,108,497 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring — the tender pack may use another formula. Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How British Business Bank Plc buys Loan brokerage services (CPV 6619) — and who usually turns up
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How the contest usually goes
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How often small and medium firms win.
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Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning. Small firms win more of this buyer’s work than the market’s: 58% against 17%, n=12.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Here, local means registered in North East England.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered outside North East England.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
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Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards were announced within 91 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Both shares are minimums: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Direct awards or one recorded bid are common here. Check the route before spending time on a bid.
How many bids did past lots attract?
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Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid83% / 8%
2–317% / 51%
4–60% / 41%
7+0% / 0%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Below estimate0% / 69%
Within ±2%100% / 25%
Above estimate0% / 6%
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No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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Lot #1East Midlands Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£3.5m
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A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid23%
2–330%
4–646%
7+1%
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Where the winning price may land.
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Based on 13 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£2.9m–£3.5m
Estimate£3.5m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
The Prince's TrustLarge | £119k1 awards in 36m · last 11 months ago | None on file | 26% below n=1 |
| 1 awards in 36m · last 30 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | 12% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 22% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 |
Lot #2East of England Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£4.3m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid22%
2–331%
4–646%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£3.5m–£4.2m
Estimate£4.3m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 awards in 36m · last 30 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 22% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 21% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 12% below n=1 |
Lot #3London Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£8.9m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid25%
2–330%
4–645%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£7.3m–£8.9m
Estimate£8.9m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 12% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 22% below n=1 |
Lot #4North East Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£3.8m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid25%
2–327%
4–648%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£3.1m–£3.8m
Estimate£3.8m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
The Prince's TrustLarge | £119k1 awards in 36m · last 11 months ago | None on file | 26% below n=1 |
| 1 awards in 36m · last 30 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | 21% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 22% below n=1 |
Lot #5North West Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£6.8m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid25%
2–330%
4–644%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£5.6m–£6.8m
Estimate£6.8m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 21% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 12% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 |
Lot #6Northern Ireland Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£3.3m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid33%
2–319%
4–646%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 36 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£2.7m–£3.3m
Estimate£3.3m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 awards in 36m · last 30 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 21% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 25% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 |
Lot #7Scotland Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£3.1m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid20%
2–333%
4–646%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£2.6m–£3.1m
Estimate£3.1m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | None on file | 25% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 22% below n=1 |
Lot #8South East Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£5.7m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid26%
2–332%
4–642%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£4.7m–£5.7m
Estimate£5.7m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 awards in 36m · last 30 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | 22% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 21% below n=2 |
Lot #9South West Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£5.5m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid24%
2–331%
4–644%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£4.5m–£5.5m
Estimate£5.5m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 22% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 12% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 |
Lot #10Wales Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£3.3m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid21%
2–321%
4–657%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£2.8m–£3.3m
Estimate£3.3m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 25% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 12% below n=1 |
Lot #11West Midlands Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£4.0m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid25%
2–322%
4–652%
7+1%
i
Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£3.3m–£4.0m
Estimate£4.0m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
The Prince's TrustLarge | £119k1 awards in 36m · last 11 months ago | None on file | 26% below n=1 |
| 1 awards in 36m · last 30 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | 12% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 |
Lot #12Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£6.7m
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid25%
2–317%
4–656%
7+1%
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Where the winning price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A guide, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£5.4m–£6.7m
Estimate£6.7m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | National Business Support Partner | £4.3m | 51% match |
| Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise ServicesEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | London Regional Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| X-Forces (XF) CICEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Military Specialist Business Support Partner | £1.9m | 51% match |
| Capitalise Business Support LimitedEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | South East Regional Business Support Partner | £1.5m | 51% match |
| Business & Enterprise Finance LtdEarlier contract | Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partnernotice published May 2023 | Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner | £1.2m | 51% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | None on file | 21% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 26% below n=2 | |
| — | None on file | 35% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 25% below n=1 | |
| — | None on file | 19% below n=1 |
Lot #13National Business Support PartnersCPV 66190000Published estimate£39m
Forecast — expected competition: 3 bids · 20% single-bid risk. Price forecast £35m (-11% vs estimate). This notice runs to more than 12 lots, so the full read — candidate suppliers, the bid distribution and who has supplied this buyer — is shown on the first 12. The forecast in this note is this lot’s own.
Lot #14Military Specialist Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£5.0m
Forecast — expected competition: 3 bids · 20% single-bid risk. Price forecast £4.3m (-13% vs estimate). This notice runs to more than 12 lots, so the full read — candidate suppliers, the bid distribution and who has supplied this buyer — is shown on the first 12. The forecast in this note is this lot’s own.
Lot #15Young Specialist Business Support PartnerCPV 66190000Published estimate£1.2m
Forecast — expected competition: 3 bids · 25% single-bid risk. Price forecast £1.1m (-12% vs estimate). This notice runs to more than 12 lots, so the full read — candidate suppliers, the bid distribution and who has supplied this buyer — is shown on the first 12. The forecast in this note is this lot’s own.
Coverage and what to read with care
- Each figure explains itself. The on a figure says what it is, how it is counted and which scope this notice’s own record came from (class, division, all categories, or the authority’s 24-month row). The two sides are never blended. A lot’s own market is read at its delivery region where the lot names one; where it names several, or none that can be resolved, the chart falls back to the UK-wide record for the same category and says so under the bar. An empty cell means the source published nothing usable. Long form: Methodology.
- When we call out a difference. A buyer figure is only flagged against the market when the sample is large enough that the gap is unlikely to be chance; at most two callouts appear, always phrased as a comparison with both numbers and the sample size.
- Coverage (re-measured 5 Oct on the live record, 94,497 awarded procedures of the last three years). 51 % publish a bid count and 72 % a delivery region, so the market column reads the authority’s registered region when the notice names none, labelled. Of the 17,687 award-vs-estimate pairs, 34 % sit exactly on the estimate — the buyer published the award at the figure it advertised. n is on every figure; a thin sample is muted, never hidden, and a distribution is not drawn as percentages below ten observations.
- “Match”, text similarity, the expected-bid figure and the distribution drawn beneath it are model outputs, not published facts or win probabilities. Find a Tender does not publish who is bidding. Never shown: contact details, payment behaviour, or a recommended price.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 12 Oct 2026, 10:00 BST
- Last source update
- 12 Oct 2026, 10:00 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end — 26 Feb 2027
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-095927- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078552Find a Tender
- How it runs
- Tenderers must submit a response to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and all of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents by the Tender submission deadline. Specific details can be found in the procurement documentation. In respect of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, as part of Tender submission, Tenderers must share their Core supplier information from the Central Digital Platform. Where a Tenderer is not already registered on the platform they must register and upload their information to the platform. Further details are contained in the procurement documentation. Following assessment of the PSQ, suppliers who meet all of the Conditions of Participation of the PSQ will proceed to having their Quality Questionnaire and Pricing responses evaluated. Following the conclusion of all evaluation activities it is The Start-Up Loans Company’s intention to award each contract without proceeding to an Invitation to Negotiate and/or a Final Tender stage. The Start-Up Loans Company reserves its right to undertake either or both an optional Invitation to Negotiate and/or an optional Invitation to Submit Final Tenders stage for one or more Lots, as set out in the procurement documentation. Tenderer participation in either of these optional stages will be limited to up to a maximum of the three (3) highest ranking Tenderers in respect of Lots 1 to 12, 14 or 15; and limited to up to a maximum of the four (4) highest ranking Tenderers in respect of Lot 13. Where a final tender stage is undertaken, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to refine the award criteria in accordance with Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023, as set out in the procurement documentation. Tenderers will be advised of any such additional optional stages and the specific requirements of each if and when required. Tenderers are required to submit a completed Lot Registration Form to the Contracting Authority during the Tendering period, i.e. prior to the Tender Submission Deadline (details can be found in the procurement documentation). Under Section 19(3)(d) of the Procurement Act, the Contracting Authority may disregard Tenders that fail to comply with this requirement. A number of Quality Questions attract a Minimum Attainment Mark. Where a Tenderer fails to achieve a Minimum Attainment Mark for a particular Quality Question against one or more Lots it will be excluded from the associated Lot or Lots. Quality Question 07 (QQ07.01) is not scored. A Tender which does not provide the required information in respect of this Quality Questions will be deemed non-compliant and may be rejected by the Contracting Authority.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via Delta eSourcing- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Tender submission deadline
- 17 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 4 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
5 published dates · Europe/London- Tender notice published1 day ago12 Oct 2026, 10:00 BST
- Clarification questions byin 22 days4 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 35 days17 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 137 days26 Feb 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 170 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Notice history
2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 12 Oct 2026- Tender notice published12 Oct 2026, 10:00 BSTUK4
- First tender notice published12 Oct 2026, 10:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender