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QQ25/004 Business Investment Readiness Programme

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 14:22

TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 11:30

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council has awarded the contract for the "QQ25/004 Business Investment Readiness Programme" to Studio Zao Innovations Ltd. This project is positioned within the public authority - sub-central government classification and falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Tamworth, UK, the contracting process has completed the award stage, and the contract is active from 28th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension subject to further funding. The procurement process was open and below threshold, fostering competition among providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and professional services to support enterprises in Tamworth by enhancing their readiness for investment. The programme aims to bolster skills, confidence, and funding access, providing businesses the platform to pitch projects and secure investments. Firms specialising in business consultancy, skills development, and funding facilitation would find this an excellent opportunity to expand their services and network within the public sector. The value of the contract is set at £70,000, aligning with strategic growth objectives funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Notice Title

QQ25/004 Business Investment Readiness Programme

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver an investment readiness programme for Tamworth businesses, designed to enhance skills, boost confidence, and provide access to funding opportunities. The programme will also offer an event for businesses to pitch their projects, ultimately leading to successful investments. This project is funded by UK Governments UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) up to 31st March 2026, with the potential to extend for further year dependant on successful delivery of the project and that further funding becomes available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046601-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDIO ZAO INNOVATIONS

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