--- title: "PQ0418 - Summative Assessment of the Business Growth Programme 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32ee1528-5a25-48fc-aa60-7d51b7799e3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32ee1528-5a25-48fc-aa60-7d51b7799e3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32ee1528-5a25-48fc-aa60-7d51b7799e3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32ee1528-5a25-48fc-aa60-7d51b7799e3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-20" --- # PQ0418 - Summative Assessment of the Business Growth Programme 2 Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32ee1528-5a25-48fc-aa60-7d51b7799e3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32ee1528-5a25-48fc-aa60-7d51b7799e3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32ee1528-5a25-48fc-aa60-7d51b7799e3e.json) ## Summary This procurement process, led by Birmingham City Council, involves the provision of a Summative Assessment for the Business Growth Programme 2. The programme, aimed at supporting B2B SMEs with projects that drive business growth and job creation, is funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The contract, with a duration of 4 months starting on 23rd January 2023, requires interested suppliers to register via the e-tendering system by the submission deadline of 12:00 hours on 13th January 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and is at the tender stage. The procurement of the Summative Assessment for the Business Growth Programme 2 by Birmingham City Council presents an opportunity for consultancy and research businesses specialising in business analysis, research and development, economic research, and evaluation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process, providing a chance for business growth through engagement with the BGP2 initiative. Businesses interested in project management, data analysis, and general management consultancy services may find this tender well-suited for their portfolio. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier for the provision of a Summative Assessment of the Business Growth Programme 2. Birmingham City Council secured grant funding from the European Regional Development Fund to deliver the Business Growth Programme 2 (BGP2). BGP2 supports B2B SMEs with projects that result in business growth and job creation. Since 2019, Birmingham City Council has been successfully delivering the Business Growth Programme 2 (BGP2), which is designed to support B2B SMEs with projects that result in business growth and job creation. BGP2 will close in June 2023 and in line with the funding agreement in place with The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Birmingham City Council must engage the services of an external consultant to conduct a Summative Assessment of the BGP2 project. This contract will be for a period of 4 months commencing 23 January 2023 until 23 April 2023. 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 able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation 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 12:00 hours on 13th January 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) : EU Funding Description European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b1d8ef-a41e-4c9d-aba4-34c84792ca64 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 23 Apr 2023 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79311300 - Survey analysis services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 79420000 - Management-related services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2022 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b1d8ef-a41e-4c9d-aba4-34c84792ca64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b1d8ef-a41e-4c9d-aba4-34c84792ca64 20th December 2022 - 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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