--- title: "P1137 - Supporting Local Businesses with Production and Service Innovation Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0285e451-fb67-4a65-ae4a-e90e147b02c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0285e451-fb67-4a65-ae4a-e90e147b02c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0285e451-fb67-4a65-ae4a-e90e147b02c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0285e451-fb67-4a65-ae4a-e90e147b02c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-13" --- # P1137 - Supporting Local Businesses with Production and Service Innovation Support Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0285e451-fb67-4a65-ae4a-e90e147b02c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0285e451-fb67-4a65-ae4a-e90e147b02c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0285e451-fb67-4a65-ae4a-e90e147b02c1.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Supporting Local Businesses with Production and Service Innovation Support. This project aims to support SMEs in developing new products and services to enhance competitiveness in the market in Birmingham and Solihull. The contract will commence in January 2024 and will run for 15 months, ending on 31st March 2025. Interested parties must submit their tender by noon on 13th December 2023. The procurement process will be administered through the Council's free-to-use e-tendering system. This tender opportunity presents a chance for business growth, particularly for organisations in the business and management consultancy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The project, funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to facilitate product diversification, innovation, and market competitiveness. Businesses that can offer technical support, expertise in new product development, and connections to wider business networks will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. ## Notice The Council wishes to seek organisations for the provision of Supporting Local Businesses with Production and Service Innovation Support. The overall goals of the programme are to support SMEs in developing new products and services, to foster innovation, and to enhance their competitiveness in the market in both Birmingham and Solihull. The programme aims to achieve the following outcomes: o to drive business growth through product diversification and new production development, o to create an environment that supports SMEs to develop new products and services to meet existing and future customer demand, o to provide technical support and expertise to help frame market opportunities. to facilitate the development of prototypes as Minimal Viable Products through access to facilities to enable production o to connect businesses to the wider business support network and facilitate introductions to investors and investor vehicles. The contract will be awarded to one supplier, commencing January 2024 for a period of 15 months (ending 31st March 2025). This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Please note that this service will be delivered in conjunction with Solihull MBC with procurement and additional support from the Council The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 13th December 2023 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : UKSPF Funding Description This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ea2afc-c807-4165-8ef5-677fc02da503 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2023 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ea2afc-c807-4165-8ef5-677fc02da503 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ea2afc-c807-4165-8ef5-677fc02da503 13th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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