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WP4193 Walsall Start up Business Support 2025 - 26

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Walsall Metro Borough Council focuses on providing a comprehensive support service for start-up and pre-start businesses to enhance entrepreneurship and business growth within Walsall. The initiative titled "WP4193 Walsall Start up Business Support 2025 - 26" falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 79410000) and serves the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process used a direct award method, with the tender status marked as complete. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th September 2025 and the contract running from 6th October 2025 to 3rd March 2026. The contract was awarded to Black Country Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 21st October 2025, valued at £50,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing business consultancy services to emerging start-up communities. Enterprises focusing on strategic business development and growth-oriented services in the West Midlands region will find this contract particularly beneficial. The initiative aims to strengthen the local business ecosystem, making it a lucrative engagement for consultancies with expertise in fostering entrepreneurship and facilitating business formation. Companies experienced in assisting start-ups and pre-emptive business planning will be well-suited to leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the UK consultancy market.

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Notice Title

WP4193 Walsall Start up Business Support 2025 - 26

Notice Description

To provide a support service which is comprehensive and inclusive of start up and pre-start businesses in order to encourage entrepreneurship and to grow the Walsall business base. This notice will also be published on the Central Digital Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38253784-a7fa-4438-a07c-401ed6f015cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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