Tender

PS031 Provision of Consultancy Services to Support the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Consultancy Services to Support the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project." This procurement, classified under financial consultancy services, aims to enhance entrepreneurship in areas with low enterprise activity and among under-represented groups. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 21st July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 7th August 2017 and continue until 21st December 2018. Opportunities for participation are located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and this procurement follows an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in business development, financial management, and marketing consultancy services. Companies specialising in workshops and tailored business support programmes would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with a track record in fostering entrepreneurship and supporting start-ups in under-served communities. The focus on increasing entrepreneurship suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could play an important role in delivering the services required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS031 Provision of Consultancy Services to Support the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project

Notice Description

This ITT is for the purpose of procuring Consultancy Services to support Birmingham City university in the delivery of the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project led by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) and funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The specific objective of the project is to increase entrepreneurship, particularly in areas with low levels of enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups. The consultant shall co-design and deliver a structured programme of development consisting of workshops and/or specialist advice on a range of business support related topics relevant to the development of new and business start-ups. Additional information: Please create a login to access the tender documentation at the following website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec30ac80-a4bd-4036-815a-1116c91b6314
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance 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

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing 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
3 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2017 - 21 Dec 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B5 5JU
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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