Tender

Social Economy Growth

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Jul 2023 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking business support grant administrators for the "Social Economy Growth" programme in the services industry. The objective is to enhance the business skills of participants to establish sustainable social enterprises in the West Midlands. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 8th August 2023. The contract period is from 23rd October 2023 to 4th March 2025, providing ample opportunity for business growth in business services and training sectors.

This tender by the West Midlands Combined Authority presents an opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses involved in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, security, and business management consultancy are well-suited to compete. The open procedure above threshold offers a contract value of £834,000, creating a conducive environment for business expansion and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Economy Growth

Notice Description

The objective of this programme is to manage this grant to increase the business skills and confidence of the participants to enable them to build sustainable social enterprises (or trading arms of charities) capable of growth. We are looking for multiple business support grant administrators to deliver this programme under different Lots, the Business Support providers need to demonstrate their ability to support trading Social Economy organisations in the West Midlands, who are at varying stages of development. Additional information: The point of contact for all companies throughout this procurement process is via West Midlands Combined Authority's Bravo eTendering system (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk) using the message/correspondence feature except as otherwise advised by West Midlands Combined Authority from time to time. Bidders should refrain from using any other forms of direct communication other than the Bravo. Once registered, please search for Project_698, ITT_1275, Social Economy Growth, in order to gain access to the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5be2f2e-9d80-4206-bdd9-955647fed90b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcf23b7-b5c8-4216-bc02-01dad9cadebc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£834,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2023 - 4 Mar 2025 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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