Tender

Bradford community-based business coaching pilot

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a tender process for a community-based business coaching pilot. The aim is to appoint an external provider capable of delivering one-to-one coaching sessions to pre-start and early-stage entrepreneurs within Bradford, leveraging local libraries and community venues. This service falls under the business and management consultancy industry category and is planned for execution in the West Yorkshire region. As of the current stage, the tender is active, and interested parties must submit their applications before the closing date on 18th August 2025. This open procurement method is classified as below threshold, promoting open competition and transparency.

Business users stand to gain significant growth opportunities through this tender. Organisations with experience in inclusive business support, particularly within community or place-based settings, are encouraged to apply. Since the procurement favours SMEs and VCSEs, businesses specialising in coaching services, general management consultancy, or business development consultancy can leverage this tender to expand their influence and contribute positively to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. This initiative offers a chance to design and deliver comprehensive business support schemes, including marketing, monitoring, and referrals, which can help businesses firm their footing and widen their impact in the sector.

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Notice Title

Bradford community-based business coaching pilot

Notice Description

Bradford Council is seeking to appoint an experienced external provider to deliver a community-based business coaching pilot aimed at supporting pre-start and early-stage entrepreneurs across the district. The provider will deliver in-person, one-to-one coaching sessions in libraries and community venues, helping individuals explore, test and validate their business ideas, build confidence, and prepare for potential start-up. The contract includes full service design and delivery, marketing, monitoring, reporting and referrals into wider support programmes (e.g. Enterprise West Yorkshire). The total value of the contract is PS29,999 (including VAT). This procurement is open to organisations with a proven track record of delivering inclusive business support, coaching and enterprise development, particularly in community-based or place-based settings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046153-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79998000 - Coaching services

80510000 - Specialist training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£23,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrina Moody
Contact Email
katrina.moody@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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