Notice Information
Notice Title
QU510 - Feasibility Study of Financial Support Mechanism - AWARD
Notice Description
The Council is seeking experienced/independent external consultants to undertake a feasibility study to establish alternative financial support mechanisms for repayment grants, loans, loan guarantees, equity schemes and wage subsidy schemes. The findings of the feasibility study will be used to formulate a business strategy for Birmingham City Council and it is intended that the new provision will be delivered inhouse by the City Council. The Feasibility needs to provide: o An in-depth overview of current market provision for a) repayment grants, b) loans c) loan guarantees (ie interest free and soft loans), d) equity provisions and wage subsidies o Market need and demand for alternative mechanisms o Conduct an online survey to establish SME preferences and gauge the appetite for the provision options being considered o Gaps/opportunities in the market o Liaise with key stakeholders/Council delivery partners o Identify/liaise with Local Authorities which already have alternative financial mechanisms in place o Level of investment required by the Council for each mechanism/the minimum scales of funding provision o Advantages/disadvantages of each option o Engagement with the Council's key delivery partners and SMEs to gauge feedback on these proposals o Recommendations for the best option This contract will be for a period of 8 weeks commencing 13th September 2021 until 5th November 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 9th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-2a0eba63-80d5-44fa-9610-2db3f02f8555
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217f6369-c584-468b-9ef8-c5422cbbb55a
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
66 - Financial and insurance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71356300 - Technical support services
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
79314000 - Feasibility study
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £20,943 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Oct 20214 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 19 Aug 2021Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 10 Oct 20214 years ago
- Contract Period
- 17 Sep 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Manjit Samrai
- Contact Email
- manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- 0121 303 0349
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WEST MIDLANDS
- Postcode
- B4 7WB
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- TLG West Midlands (England)
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- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Newtown
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217f6369-c584-468b-9ef8-c5422cbbb55a
12th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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