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Agreements for Start Up Loans' Business Support Partners

The Start-Up Loans Company · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 15 Oct 2026, 18:55.

Opportunity overview

The 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.

Classification

  • CPV66190000 — Loan brokerage services

Lots

  • East Midlands Regional Business Support Partner£3.5m
  • Wales Regional Business Support Partner£3.3m
  • West Midlands Regional Business Support Partner£4m
  • Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner£6.7m
  • National Business Support Partners£39.2m
  • Military Specialist Business Support Partner£5m
  • Young Specialist Business Support Partner£1.2m
  • East of England Regional Business Support Partner£4.3m
  • London Regional Business Support Partner£8.9m
  • North East Regional Business Support Partner£3.8m
  • North West Regional Business Support Partner£6.8m
  • Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partner£3.3m
  • Scotland Regional Business Support Partner£3.1m
  • South East Regional Business Support Partner£5.7m
  • South West Regional Business Support Partner£5.5m

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
ocds-h6vhtk-078552
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
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.

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
17 Nov 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
4 Nov 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
26 Feb 2027, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
2

Award criteria

Description
Subject to the Contract Award rules in the procurement documentation, a Tenderer may be awarded no more than two Contracts (of which no more than one may be a National Contract), National Contracts will be awarded first, and in (limited circumstances) a third non-National Contract may be awarded. For further detail, see the restrictions and Contract Award rules set out in the procurement documentation

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
East Midlands Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the East Midlands Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 481; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 538 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the East Midlands Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,210,000
Amount
3,510,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
East of England Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the East of England Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 585; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 654 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the East of England Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The Lot Value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its term: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
5,110,000
Amount
4,260,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
London Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the London Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 1217; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 1360 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the London Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
10,640,000
Amount
8,870,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
North East Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the North East Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 527; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 589 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the North East Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,610,000
Amount
3,840,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
North West Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the North West Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 936; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 1046 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the North West Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,190,000
Amount
6,830,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the Northern Ireland Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 456; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 510 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the Northern Ireland Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,980,000
Amount
3,320,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Scotland Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the Scotland Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 429; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 480 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the Scotland Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,760,000
Amount
3,130,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
South East Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the South East Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 775; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 866 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the South East Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,780,000
Amount
5,650,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
South West Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the South West Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 750; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 838 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the South West Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,560,000
Amount
5,460,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 10
Id
10
Title
Wales Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the Wales Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years can are: Year 1: 456; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 510 – further details be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the Wales Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,980,000
Amount
3,320,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 11
Id
11
Title
West Midlands Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the West Midlands Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 552; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 617 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the West Midlands Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,830,000
Amount
4,030,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 12
Id
12
Title
Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business in the Yorkshire and The Humber Region. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 914; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 1022 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the Yorkshire and The Humber Regional Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,000,000
Amount
6,660,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 13
Id
13
Title
National Business Support Partners
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals to start or grow an early stage business across the whole of the United Kingdom, including the devolved nations. Up to four (4) contracts may be awarded to different organisations under this Lot. Tenderers in this Lot are invited to tender for a target volume of drawn down personal loans (within a defined range of 9.4 to 15% of the total available volume of the whole scheme) to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years of each contract. The percentage range of volume of drawn down personal loans equates to: Year 1: 1598 to 2550; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 1786 to 2850 – further details of how Tenderers select their target volume and how the actual volume is allocated to each contract, can be found in the procurement documents. The Lot Value is the estimated combined maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the up-to four (4) National Business Support Partner agreements. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under each contract over their duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contracts be extended; reallocation (increases) in volume in any year of each agreement; one or more increases in the Administration Charge to take account of CPI or other potential increases during the term of each agreement. The Lot Value is, therefore, not a commitment to any additional volumes, any extension(s) or any increases in the Administration Charge(s) during the term of each Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
47,040,000
Amount
39,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 14
Id
14
Title
Military Specialist Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals who fall under the Military definition in the application process to start or grow an early stage business across the whole of the United Kingdom, including the devolved nations. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 680; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 760 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. Eligibility for Military specialism loans is defined within the contract documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the Military Specialist Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
5,950,000
Amount
4,960,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Entry 15
Id
15
Title
Young Specialist Business Support Partner
Description
Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans) for individuals who fall under the Young definition in the application process to start or grow an early stage business across the whole of the United Kingdom, including the devolved nations. Target volumes of drawn down personal loans to be brokered under this Lot, for the first three (3) years are: Year 1: 170; and in each of Years 2 and 3: 190 – further details can be found in the procurement documents. Eligibility for Young specialism loans is defined within the contract documents. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum total contract value that the Contracting Authority expects to pay under the Young Specialist Business Support Partner agreement. The upper value takes account of the following, which may not be needed or applied under the contract over its duration: estimated volumes for years 4, 5, and 6, should the contract 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. The 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 the Contract. Any contract extension beyond year 3 is at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and may be in any period(s) of 12, 24, or 36 months, up to a maximum of 36 months in total.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,490,000
Amount
1,240,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The specific conditions of participation are set out within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
At 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).

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The agreement may be extended by up to 3 years, in any combination of 1, 2 or 3 years.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
097667-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Oct 2026, 17:09
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Start-Up Loans Company
Id
GB-PPON-PGTM-8337-GYXM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGTM-8337-GYXM

Address

Street Address
Steel City House, West Street
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 2GQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE32

Contact

Telephone
0114 2062134

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S1 2GQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 095927-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 097667-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 097668-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

The Start-Up Loans Company is seeking Business Support Partners to provide credit broking and pre-loan support for Start Up Loans applicants starting or growing early-stage businesses. There are 15 lots: 12 regional lots, up to four national contracts under Lot 13, and specialist national lots for military communities and young people. The stated overall estimated value is £85.8m excluding VAT (£102.96m including VAT), with a submission deadline of 17 November 2026 at 16:00 UTC.

Who this may suit

Suitable for organisations able to act as credit brokers and provide pre-loan support to Start Up Loans applicants in a specified UK region, nationally, or for the stated specialist cohorts.

Key points identified

  • Required supplier roleBusiness Support Partner and credit brokerEvidence: “Business Support Partners are credit brokers for the Start Up Loans Scheme.”
  • Required servicePre-loan support and credit broking for Start Up Loans applicantsEvidence: “Twelve (12) Regional Business Support Partners will provide pre-loan support” and lot descriptions state “Credit broking services for personal loans (Start Up Loans)”.
  • Platform and confidentiality stepRegister on Delta e-sourcing and complete and submit a Confidentiality Agreement before procurement documents are releasedEvidence: “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”.
94% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
097667-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078552
First published
12 Oct 2026
Last checked
15 Oct 2026, 18:55
Notice versions reviewed
3
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HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
15 Oct 2026
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