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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

Tender notice on Find a Tender

21 May 2026

Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender notice · UK4 · Web page

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