Tender

SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham & Solihull (ERDF)

SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Solihull MBC (SOL), is focused on the "SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham & Solihull (ERDF)" project. This tender falls within the business development consultancy services category and is situated in the West Midlands, specifically Solihull (B91 3QB). The current stage of the procurement is open for tender, which will close on 21st March 2022. The contract, valued at £142,000 with a minimum threshold of £100,000, is set to commence on 8th April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure and is designed to comply with the requirements of the European Regional Development Fund.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms that specialise in business development consultancy and related services. Businesses that can provide effective start-up advice, entrepreneurship support, and access to wider business networks would be well-suited to compete. The tender offers a chance to contribute to the economic growth of the Greater Birmingham & Solihull area, particularly for those supporting the establishment and sustainability of new ventures. Collaborating with the GBSLEP Growth Hub and participating in this initiative can enhance business visibility and foster long-term client relationships.

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Notice Title

SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham & Solihull (ERDF)

Notice Description

Phase Three of the existing Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham and Solihull (GBS) will follow on from Phase two of the programme, which ends in March 2022 and will support individuals in the GBSLEP area in exploring self-employment, and entrepreneurship, help new businesses start up and support young businesses in the critical early stages of their development and growth. Phase Three of the Enterprise Development and Growth programme will deliver a range of start-up and business support activities, including specific targets and outputs in compliance with the requirements of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which is part funding the programme. ERDF targets and outputs must be achieved, but are a minimum requirement, and additional outputs, outcomes, and benefits from delivering business support and ensuring young business sustainability and growth should be achieved through the delivery of Phase 3. Partners will work alongside the successful tenderer to deliver this contract, to ensure that: o there is effective and accessible start-up advice and support being delivered across the GBSLEP area; o potential entrepreneurs and new businesses seeking support can access it via the GBSLEP Growth Hub; o young businesses are linked effectively into the wider business support network across Greater Birmingham & Solihull, enabling them to access the resources that will support their future development and growth. 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/6ea8ee82-0744-4fc6-af8f-2391909fbe3e
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
Not specified
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

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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
SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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