# Rutland Innovation Business Support Programme - UKSPF

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Welland Procurement.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Welland Procurement](/buyers/welland-procurement/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Loughborough University \(Research and Innovation Office\)
- Award value: £99,999
- Tender value: £99,999
- Award date: 5 August 2024
- Published: 10 October 2024
- Contract start: 2 September 2024
- Contract end: 30 April 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 30f36449-147d-4289-9a39-315868b3c7c5-792822
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6109242-d33f-4998-b669-b6d3b58a4512

## Description

As stated in the new Economic Strategy, there is not currently a university or innovation space within the County where businesses can access advice or kit to test and develop new products and processes\. Therefore, Rutland County Council are seeking a provider to deliver this support to Rutland businesses\. \\r The budget for this programme is a set allocation under the UK Shared Prosperity Funding\. Therefore, the council are seeking a provider that can deliver a high-quality programme of support that will best utilise the full budget\. \\r The project must end by 31 March 2025\. This should be front of mind when developing a delivery model\.\\r Evaluation of the project to be finalised by 30th April 2025\.\\r To apply for this opportunity, bidders must use the ProContract e-procurement portal, and search for the opportunity under DN730765\. The deadline for applications is 25th July at 12pm noon\. \\r https://procontract\.due-north\.com/Register

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f36449-147d-4289-9a39-315868b3c7c5-792822)