Tender

Business support (wraparound provision) 24/25

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2024 at 15:34

Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a business support contractor to provide wraparound services for the period of 2024/25. The title of this procurement is "Business support (wraparound provision) 24/25". The contract falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services (CPV code 79411100) and is located in the West Midlands, UK. This open procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with a tender period ending on 4th September 2024 and the contract period starting from 23rd September 2024 to 28th February 2025. The funding for this contract is provided by the West Midlands Combined Authority under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing comprehensive advice and business guidance through membership services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria outlined by the buying organisation. Successful bidders will have the chance to offer professional support to local businesses, thereby expanding their client base and enhancing their market reputation in the region.

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Notice Title

Business support (wraparound provision) 24/25

Notice Description

To provide additional business support for Sandwell Businesses via the provision of further services offered by a membership organisation. For a business who can provide annual memberships with a comprehensive range of professional advice and business guidance being included within the service to business organisations. Additional information: Upload your completed Quotation Document as a PDF or Word document (Mandatory) Delivery Notes Upload your completed Quotation Document as a PDF or Word document (Mandatory) Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : UKSPF Funding Description Funding provided by West Midlands Combined Authority. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e32ab8fb-4b23-4cbf-9619-5f8a715eb864
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a64e02-df0e-4a5e-8d49-211b863b6a92
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 (below 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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development 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
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darshana Patel
Contact Email
darshana_patel@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3628

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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