Tender

WP3952 - UKSPF Business Growth Support

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council e-Tendering has initiated a tender process for the provision of a business programme to support start-ups and SMEs in Walsall. The title of the tender is "WP3952 - UKSPF Business Growth Support" and falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The contract period is set to start on 15th January 2024 and end on 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further 24 months if additional funding is received. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period closing on 20th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services, particularly those focused on supporting local businesses and driving growth. SMEs with expertise in providing expert advice, guidance, and support to businesses, through 1-2-1 engagement and events, would be well-suited to compete. Companies interested in supporting the UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment priorities and furthering the Council's vision would find this tender beneficial for business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

WP3952 - UKSPF Business Growth Support

Notice Description

The Council wishes to commission a contract for the provision of a business programme to support Walsall start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to overcome barriers and maximise opportunities to increase their productivity. Set to be delivered until 31st March 2025, the provision should provide expert advice, guidance and support to businesses in the form of 1-2-1 engagement and events. The provider should work with business leaders to take a forensic look at their business and connect them with support that will best create growth. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, providers should set out how they will deliver against the UKSPF investment priorities of Supporting Local Business, as well as supporting delivery of the overarching Council Plan vision and themes, by identifying priority interventions and activities that can be delivered between 1 January 2024 and March 2025, with an option to extend for further 24 months should further funding be received by Government. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5459aeae-d246-4fe1-bb61-3576ea0ef21c
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related 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 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 31 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Laura Russell
Contact Email
laura.russell@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 655487

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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