Planning

Social Enterprise Lender

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 12:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Social Enterprise Lender," falling under the services category, specifically loan brokerage services. The process takes place in the Wolverhampton area, within the region UKG39 of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this process involves a market engagement phase where interested parties can provide input until 12pm on 5 September 2025. The procurement aims to establish a partnership, preferably with a not-for-profit social enterprise lender, to create loan schemes for vulnerable residents and private sector landlords. This initiative aligns with the objective of providing financial solutions to those typically excluded from mainstream credit options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for social enterprises focused on lending services, especially those prioritising social impact. Businesses well suited for this opportunity might include those experienced in loan brokerage services or those capable of serving financially vulnerable populations, such as retirees and individuals with poor credit histories. By engaging in this scheme, businesses can expand their service reach and contribute to community development through innovative financing solutions. This opportunity highlights the potential for growth within social enterprise partnerships and finance sectors looking to make a positive societal impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Enterprise Lender

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) is seeking input from potential suppliers to explore the establishment of a partnership, preferably with a not-for-profit Social Enterprise Lender that prioritises social impact over profit. The aim is to deliver accessible loan schemes for vulnerable residents and private sector landlords who are typically excluded from mainstream credit options. With over 25% of adults lacking emergency savings and many experiencing financial vulnerability, CWC recognises the urgent need for inclusive financial solutions. This initiative seeks to support individuals, such as retirees, those on benefits, or with poor credit histories who are often unable to improve or adapt their homes due to lack of affordable financing. The PME will provide an opportunity for CWC to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market.

Planning Information

A Market Engagement Questionnaire has been published via the Council's tendering portal, Due North, available here: www.wolverhamptontenders.com Please respond by 12pm on 5 September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050890-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66190000 - Loan brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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