Tender

Place-Based Entrepreneurial Support Programme

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Sep 2021 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently seeking providers for the "Place-Based Entrepreneurial Support Programme", aimed at enhancing enterprise and business support in the Bradford District. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and is classified as an open procedure. The tender's timeline includes a submission deadline on 25 October 2021, with the contract commencing on 10 January 2022 and concluding on 9 January 2023. The initiative is designed to bolster the local economy, particularly in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, by providing tailored support to encourage self-employment and sustainable job creation across the district.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer entrepreneurial coaching services. Businesses interested in competing should possess experience in delivering community-based economic support, ideally with a focus on helping start-ups and local enterprises. Given the emphasis on non-sector-specific and universal support, providers with diverse service offerings tailored to various community demographics will find this an excellent opportunity to grow their presence in Bradford's recovering economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Place-Based Entrepreneurial Support Programme

Notice Description

The Council's Department of Place, Economy and Development Services is seeking to procure providers to deliver a place-based entrepreneurial support programme in specific localities, to address gaps in enterprise and business support in the district. The programme will contribute to priorities within the Bradford District Economic Recovery Plan and will be delivered in community settings across the district. The programme is intended to support the recovery and beyond following the Covid-19 pandemic. The ambition is to increase self-employment and help to create sustainable jobs and growth in communities across the district. It is part of a wider package of support that will be made available through both internal investment and WYCA resources. This contract is for the provision of Enterprise Coaches, based on the previous LEGI-funded coaching model. The coaches will provide: * One to one entrepreneurial support in selected communities. * Entrepreneurial support for pre-start-ups and start-ups that meets gaps in existing provision. * Self-employment support. * Non-sector specific support for a wide range of start-up businesses including those that may not be described as high growth potential. * Non-demographic specific support - i.e. universal support provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4199411c-588e-4f6c-87f7-395868c3f5e0
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,092,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 9 Jan 2023 6-12 months
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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

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