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Enterprising Cumbria is seeking to appoint organisations to deliver business support diagnostics to SMEs, within Cumbria, for the 2026/27 financial year.
Enterprising Cumbria will co-ordinate the delivery of Department for Business and Trade (DBT) funded business support activity across Cumbria, ensuring that this meets the needs of our businesses and supports their growth. The focus of business support will be on supporting SMEs to achieve their growth ambitions moving forward. In delivering diagnostic sessions the appointed organisations will be required to consider the key themes and priorities as identified by DBT and Government, which will include but is not limited to innovation, investment, skills, net zero and international trade.
The contract will operate on the basis of pricing per 'unit', with the appointed organisations or individuals being paid a unit price for the delivery of the contract. Payment will only be made for the number of Assists provided to businesses and subject to the provision of valid and completed paperwork..
Key to successful delivery of this contract will be to be able to signpost appropriately to appropriate follow-on provision at the conclusion of the diagnostic support.
Framework contract: £58,380 total value shared among 12 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Lakes Consultancy | Procurement ID: PVMJ-9334-TCDJ | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| BROUGHTON & BEECH LTD | 08930366 | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| COMPLETE BUSINESS ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LTD | 13017622 | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Destinations Coaching | Procurement ID: PDND-5823-LMMR | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES LIMITED | 07422827 | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Hospitality Counsellor | Procurement ID: PRZX-3587-TGTX | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| James Hadwin t/a JH Agri Consultancy | Procurement ID: PPDR-7472-TJWN | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| KATE BRUNDRETT ASSOCIATES LTD | 15383611 | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| M4C LTD | 11458754 | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| PROFESSIONAL PIT STOP LTD | 15361548 | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| shout connect ltd | Procurement ID: PYGC-3215-YWWW | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| THE FARMER NETWORK LIMITED | 05598877 | ~£4,865 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £58,380 initial term | Destinations Coaching James Hadwin t/a JH Agri Consultancy Hospitality Counsellor AJ Lakes Consultancy shout connect ltd | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £107,688 in 5 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA, Greater London Authority (2017-05-08 to 2025-03-26).