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WP4193 Walsall Start up Business Support 2025 - 26

WALSALL COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council has concluded a procurement process titled "WP4193 Walsall Start up Business Support 2025 - 26," aimed at providing comprehensive support services to foster entrepreneurship and bolster the local business community in Walsall. This contract falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy services, with Black Country Chamber of Commerce and Industry awarded the contract. The process was carried out without competition as it was below threshold, under the legal framework detailed by legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract active from 6th October 2025 until 3rd March 2026, valued at £50,000. Located in Walsall, United Kingdom, the initiative seeks to enhance the business landscape by aiding start-ups and pre-start businesses.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on business and management. It could serve as a growth avenue for SMEs eager to engage with public authorities in the region. With the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and Industry involving as the main supplier, businesses interested in similar ventures can gain insights from this award, potentially leading to collaborations or future opportunities. The partnership encourages businesses to connect with local government initiatives and expand their influence and resources through direct support to burgeoning enterprises. Such engagements underpin regional economic growth and can be pivotal for consultancy firms aiming to enhance their portfolio by aiding in governmental business support programs.

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Notice Title

WP4193 Walsall Start up Business Support 2025 - 26

Notice Description

To provide a support service which is comprehensive and inclusive of start up and pre-start businesses in order to encourage entrepreneurship and to grow the Walsall business base.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016901-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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