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QU169 - GBSLEP Growth Hub Access to Finance Service - Business Finance Advisor - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2018 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "QU169 - GBSLEP Growth Hub Access to Finance Service - Business Finance Advisor" project was initiated by Birmingham City Council, with the contract awarded on 18th December 2018. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as financial information systems. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 26th November 2018, concluding on 31st May 2019. The tender documentation needed to be submitted by noon on 9th November 2018, indicating a defined and structured timeline for interested suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, software development for financial systems, and related services to engage with local small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking access to finance advisory services. Suppliers with expertise in creating online platforms that facilitate funding solutions, as well as those providing support in preparing documentation for fund applications, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Such initiatives not only enhance business growth prospects but also contribute positively to the local economy by empowering SMEs in the Greater Birmingham area.

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Notice Title

QU169 - GBSLEP Growth Hub Access to Finance Service - Business Finance Advisor - AWARD

Notice Description

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) Growth Hub is the single point of contact for business advice, funding and support for any business across Greater Birmingham. We bring together all services and partners offering business support in our region through a web portal and expert advisers. We will either provide support directly to businesses or refer them to specialist advice through partner organisations. The GBSLEP Growth Hub requires a supplier for the provision of The Growth Hub Access to Finance Advisory service for small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the Greater Birmingham and Solihull region. The Growth Hub Access to Finance service provides: * Access to Finance website - our online platform designed to simplify the process for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to find professional advisors that can support their finance plans, as well as being able to access the finance required to fulfil those plans. * Access to Finance Business Finance Advisor - help of a specialist access to finance advisor who is there to help explain the different types of funding available, help SMEs to prepare the required documentation and assist them to approach the relevant prospective funders. * Access to Finance Portal - our finance search tool provides a list of many funders that are active in the GBSLEP region. * Angel Investment Portal - dedicated service that promotes equity investment opportunities to angel investors seeking to support the growth of small businesses. * GBSLEP Angel Investment Hub - forthcoming service designed to help increase the level of angel investment support, for businesses across the region. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 9th November 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d00d70b-1808-40b1-b722-f934d763b77f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48411000 - Investment management software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72212410 - Investment management and tax preparation software development services

72212411 - Investment management software development services

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

72212441 - Financial analysis software development services

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2019 6-12 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE SKY CORPORATE FINANCE (MIDLANDS

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