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WP952 UKSPF Business Growth Support

WP3952 - UKSPF BUSINESS GROWTH SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2024 at 12:41

Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council has started a procurement process for a business growth support programme funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The title of the contract is "WP952 UKSPF Business Growth Support" under the services category, aimed at supporting Walsall start-ups and SMEs until 31st March 2025. The programme requires expert advice, guidance, and 1-2-1 engagement for business growth, aligning with UKSPF investment priorities and the Council's vision. The procurement stage is currently active, with an awarded contract value of £450,000 signed on 1st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth service providers focusing on business and management consultancy. To compete effectively, businesses should demonstrate expertise in supporting start-ups and SMEs, delivering quality services, and aligning with local business priorities. The Council seeks providers that can engage with local businesses and drive growth, offering a chance for SMEs to access tailored support until 2025. Potential bidders should consider the award criteria of quality and cost for a successful bid during this open procedure procurement process.

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Notice Title

WP952 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 Gover

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to two periods of 12 months each. Extension options are dependent on further funding being made available via the UKSPF fund

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006831-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,874 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WP3952 - UKSPF BUSINESS GROWTH SUPPORT
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
N/A
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
TLG38 Walsall

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES

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