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InvestSefton Consultancy Support for Small Businesses

Sefton Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 19:21.

Opportunity overview

InvestSefton Consultancy Support for Small Businesses - framework

Classification

  • CPV79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services

Lots

  • Business Diagnostic Consultant £8.5k
  • Cyber Security£8.5k
  • Emotional Wellbeing£8.5k
  • International Trading£8.5k
  • Investment Readiness£8.5k
  • Legal Advice£8.5k
  • Human Resources£8.5k
  • Marketing and Sales£8.5k
  • Social media and e-marketing£8.5k
  • Management Consultancy/Strategic Business Planning£8.5k
  • Quality Management Support£8.5k
  • Financial Management£8.5k
  • Tendering and Bid Writing£8.5k
  • AI Implementation£8.5k
  • Culture & Music Industry Support£8.5k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN816764
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
www.the-chest.org.uk

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
22 Jun 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
2 Jun 2026, 09:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Business Diagnostic Consultant
Description
To provide appropriate diagnosis of fundamental, underlying business & management issues using diagnostic tool. Devise an action plan for growth. Complete all required Place Based Business Support Paperwork. Signpost to relevant alternative support outside of the PBBS
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Marketing and Sales
Description
To develop marketing plans, campaigns, branding etc. Provide online marketing advice. Monitor and measure the impact and performance of the marketing activity.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Social media and e-marketing
Description
Create 360-degree digital marketing strategy, setting up and effectively using social media business accounts, embedding and building a digital brand, building an audience with engaging content and generating sales. Social commerce solutions for retail.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Management Consultancy/Strategic Business Planning
Description
Business strategy development and implementation, process review, growth plans, financial planning, KPI development, culture change, performance management, leadership and team building, coaching and mentoring and reviewing/devising business proposals.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Quality Management Support
Description
Conducting Gap Analysis, enhancement of existing systems using appropriate ISO tools, implement any new processes required, conduct a formal check of newly implemented processes, benchmark and identify gaps in quality.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Jan 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Financial Management
Description
Provide advice on design and implementation of financial processes, bookkeeping and finance management, budget setting, financial forecasting, credit contract and understanding tax and VAT
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Tendering and Bid Writing
Description
To assist businesses who have potential to win work through a tendering or bid process. Eligible businesses will have limited or unsuccessful experience of winning tenders and bids, Procurement Specific Questionnaires, CDP etc or may require more complex support due to nature of the applications.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
AI Implementation
Description
Improve practical knowledge of low-cost AI solutions suitable for SMEs with measurable productivity benefits, provide advice on data management and responsible use of AI, signpost SMEs to further innovation support and funding opportunities.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Culture & Music Industry Support
Description
Support SMEs to commercialise their creative output and access new markets, advise on revenue models, monetisation and diversification strategies, provide IP, rights management, royalty and licencing frameworks advice, provide strategic marketing and branding advice and advise on funding bids and grant opportunities
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 10
Id
10
Title
Cyber Security
Description
Assist Sefton SMEs improve cyber resilience and security awareness whilst reducing risk of cyber attacks, data breaches, and financial loss. To include assessments, recommendation of practical measures and support with implementation, network, device, secure storage security advice and advice on phishing malware, ransomware prevention and backup and disaster-recovery methods.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 11
Id
11
Title
Emotional Wellbeing
Description
Assist Sefton SMEs improve emotional wellbeing, resilience and mental health awareness by introducing measures and techniques to reduce management and staff stress, absenteeism and low morale. Including developing or reviewing and updating wellbeing policies, processes and toolkits. Improving stress management and implementing resilience-building techniques, advice on healthy workplace cultures and early identification of wellbeing issues. Providing advice on how to manage workloads, establish boundaries and understand team dynamics.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 12
Id
12
Title
International Trading
Description
Strengthen the export capability and readiness of Sefton SME’s, support existing exporters to expand into new countries or sectors, assess readiness of business for international trading, advise on routes to market, distribution channels, agents and partnerships. Offer guidance on export regulations, documentation, customs and compliance. Provide support on logistics, tariffs and shipping processes.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 13
Id
13
Title
Investment Readiness
Description
Support Sefton SMEs to become investment ready, improving their understanding of external funding opportunities and investor requirements including strengthening financial management and strategic planning, review or support the development of relevant investment materials, provide advice on suitable routes to finance based on maturity and sector and support SMEs to understand risk, due diligence and investor expectations.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 14
Id
14
Title
Legal Advice
Description
To provide support and advice (not representation) relating to contracts, terms and conditions, company structure and governance, IP, Data Protection and GDPR, supplier and customer disputes and employment law.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,676
Amount
8,538
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 15
Id
15
Title
Human Resources
Description
Provide guidance and support on the production of policies and procedures, employee handbooks, contracts of employment, staff management, performance, appraisals, absence, disciplinary/grievences.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,666
Amount
8,533
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
Please see tender documents

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 10
Id
10
Related Lot
10

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 11
Id
11
Related Lot
11

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 12
Id
12
Related Lot
12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 13
Id
13
Related Lot
13

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 14
Id
14
Related Lot
14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 15
Id
15
Related Lot
15

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
046758-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 May 2026, 09:03
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Sefton Council
Id
GB-PPON-PTHP-5656-DLCN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTHP-5656-DLCN

Address

Street Address
Magdalen House
Locality
Bootle
Postal Code
L20 3NJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD73

Contact

Name
Leighann Carlton
Telephone
+44 1519343383

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bootle · UKD73 · L20 3NJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD73 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 046758-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·