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Social Economy Business Support (SEBS)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Social Economy Business Support (SEBS)" programme, which falls under the industry category of Business Development Consultancy Services (CPV 79411100). This tender was for services to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at Award, with Aston University selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £155,522.5, commenced on 27th January 2026, running till 31st March 2026. The procurement method adopted was a limited competitive quotation, designed to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the contract's focus on enhancing business skills for Social Impact Economy organisations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and training services, particularly those capable of supporting nascent social economy organisations with financial and business planning, as well as sales and marketing strategies. SMEs in the consultancy sector, particularly those experienced with non-profit trading organisations such as social enterprises, community businesses, cooperatives, and charities, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. The programme not only aims to promote sustainability and job creation but also seeks to reduce the dependency on grants, providing growth avenues for both the participating organisations and the service providers involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Economy Business Support (SEBS)

Notice Description

The successful supplier will deliver a learning programme and administer grant incentives to a minimum of 70 Social Impact Economy organisations ("Participants") who are in the early stages of their development (i.e., less than 2 years old and with a turnover below PS100k per annum). Participants must operate in the Social Economy as a not-for-profit trading organisation (e.g., Social Enterprise, Community Business, Cooperative, Charity, etc). This programme will increase business skills (e.g., business and financial planning, sales & marketing etc) of Participants, leading to improved sustainability, increased trading income, reduced dependency on grants, job creation and greater social impact.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b0c8493-0567-4212-ae1e-034ab8414ffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afc4af9-234e-4d88-a24a-60c8b2fa7963
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,522 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,522 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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