Award

Climate Innovation Platform (CIP) Consultancy and Workshops

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

24 Mar 2023 at 13:06

Tender

06 Dec 2022 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham's Climate Innovation Platform (CIP) has completed a public procurement process for consultancy and workshops. This procurement, aimed at services in the business and management consultancy sector, focuses on supporting small and medium-sized businesses in Birmingham, Solihull, Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, and Redditch. The consultancy involves developing a bespoke support programme in various business areas, with a specific emphasis on low carbon technologies and sustainable practices. The procurement, which concluded with an award to Element-C Ltd, was part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and HSBC.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in low carbon technologies, business consultancy, and innovation. Companies with expertise in areas such as business development, finance, marketing, and sustainability would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. With a focus on supporting SMEs and promoting eco-friendly practices, this tender aligns with the government's goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050. The programme aims to create a sustainable cleantech innovation SME cluster at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, offering growth and development opportunities to successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Climate Innovation Platform (CIP) Consultancy and Workshops

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham's Climate Innovation Platform (CIP) supports small and medium size businesses (SMEs) based in Birmingham, Solihull, Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove and Redditch districts with research & innovation in, and adoption of, low carbon technologies in all sectors. Partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and HSBC, CIP supports the commercialisation of low carbon technologies, products, and services which contributes to the success of the Government's commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050. The aim of the CIP project is to create and develop a sustainable cleantech innovation SME cluster at Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham. CIP is now looking for experts in early stage idea/business development to develop and deliver a bespoke support programme covering one, several or all of the below areas: 1. Business development 2. Investment & funding 3. Finance 4. Scaling & opportunities 5. Business skills 6. Marketing & communication 7. Human resources 8. 1 to 1 and group mentoring (optional) It is anticipated that the business support will be delivered using a hybrid approach (e.g. some sessions will be delivered face to face and others will be delivered online) with the majority being face to face based at either Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham or the University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus. The support programme will be delivered in February and March 2023 to ERDF eligible businesses. As part of the CIP programme these businesses will also have access to incubation space and grants to support their business development.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he University of Birmingham's Climate Innovation Platform (CIP) supports small and medium size businesses (SMEs) based in Birmingham, Solihull, Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove and Redditch districts with research & innovation in, and adoption of, low carbon technologies in all sectors. Partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and HSBC, CIP supports the commercialisation of low carbon technologies, products, and services which contributes to the success of the Government's commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050. The aim of the CIP project is to create and develop a sustainable cleantech innovation SME cluster at Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham. CIP is now looking for experts in early stage idea/business development to develop and deliver a bespoke support programme covering one, several or all of the below areas: 1. Business development 2. Investment & funding 3. Finance 4. Scaling & opportunities 5. Business skills 6. Marketing & communication 7. Human resources 8. 1 to 1 and group mentoring (optional) It is anticipated that the business support will be delivered using a hybrid approach (e.g. some sessions will be delivered face to face and others will be delivered online) with the majority being face to face based at either Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham or the University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus. The support programme will be delivered in February and March 2023 to ERDF eligible businesses. As part of the CIP programme these businesses will also have access to incubation space and grants to support their business development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008649-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1214158807

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENT-C

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