InvestSefton Consultancy Support for Small Businesses
InvestSefton Consultancy Support for Small Businesses - framework
Buyer
Sefton Council
Value
£128,000
Published
21 May 2026
Closes
22 Jun 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
79400000
Business and management consultancy and related services
Lots
Lot 1 Business Diagnostic Consultant
£8,533
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
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Marketing and Sales
£8,533
To develop marketing plans, campaigns, branding etc. Provide online marketing advice. Monitor and measure the impact and performance of the marketing activity.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Social media and e-marketing
£8,533
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.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 4 Management Consultancy/Strategic Business Planning
£8,533
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.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 5 Quality Management Support
£8,533
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.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 6 Financial Management
£8,533
Provide advice on design and implementation of financial processes, bookkeeping and finance management, budget setting, financial forecasting, credit contract and understanding tax and VAT
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 7 Tendering and Bid Writing
£8,533
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.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 8 AI Implementation
£8,533
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.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 9 Culture & Music Industry Support
£8,533
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
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 10 Cyber Security
£8,533
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...
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 11 Emotional Wellbeing
£8,533
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,...
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 12 International Trading
£8,533
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...
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 13 Investment Readiness
£8,533
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...
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 14 Legal Advice
£8,538
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.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Lot 15 Human Resources
£8,533
Provide guidance and support on the production of policies and procedures, employee handbooks, contracts of employment, staff management, performance, appraisals, absence, disciplinary/grievences.
Delivery: UKD73 · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
21 May 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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