--- title: "PQ0478 - Business Support Programme supporting Inclusive Innovation (funded by Innovate UK via DIATOMIC project)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-586ba465-e66a-4015-b06b-ff841f951c5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-586ba465-e66a-4015-b06b-ff841f951c5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586ba465-e66a-4015-b06b-ff841f951c5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586ba465-e66a-4015-b06b-ff841f951c5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-23" --- # PQ0478 - Business Support Programme supporting Inclusive Innovation (funded by Innovate UK via DIATOMIC project) Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-586ba465-e66a-4015-b06b-ff841f951c5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-586ba465-e66a-4015-b06b-ff841f951c5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586ba465-e66a-4015-b06b-ff841f951c5d.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier to provide bespoke business support to 10 businesses led/owned by women and/or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic entrepreneurs in East Birmingham. The service is to be delivered over a period of up to 14 months starting from 8th January 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The procurement process involves a single provider being awarded the contract for a Business Support Programme supporting Inclusive Innovation. The deadline for tender submissions is 13th December 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in business and management consultancy and related services to collaborate with Birmingham City Council in supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in East Birmingham. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this initiative, which aims to foster regenerative business strategies, sustainable supply chains, and an inclusive innovation ecosystem. Businesses keen on driving social impact and sustainability through innovative solutions will find this tender alignment in values and mission. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (The Council) are looking for a supplier to offer a bespoke business support to 10 businesses led/owned by women and/or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic entrepreneurs based in East Birmingham and open to collaborating within the WM Inclusive Entrepreneurship Network. This support will be linked to the work and opportunities emerging from developments driven by the Tyseley Strategic Alliance within the Tyseley Enterprise and Environmental District (TEED), the emerging work on the East Birmingham and North Solihull Growth Zone (part of WM Levelling Up Zones work), the East Birmingham Impact Coalition work bringing strategic partnerships like the National Trust, UHB NHS Trust, and the Birmingham Anchor Institution Network and has to be complementary to a number of business support programmes funded by the UK SPF (currently being launched by the Council. The Council is looking for an organisation to deliver this service during a period of up to 14 months commencing 8th January 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. Contract to be awarded to one provider. This is being funded by the Innovate UK DIATOMIC Project and all publicity materials and reporting will be required to reference the funder and use the appropriate WMCA, UKRI and Innovate UK's logos. It is expected that the business support will cover the following specific objectives: - Supporting businesses in designing their Regenerative Business Strategies by: conducting in-depth assessments of current business models to identify opportunities for regenerative practices; assisting in the development of tailored regenerative strategies that align with future market needs; and, providing guidance on incorporating circular economy principles, resource efficiency, and sustainable business practices. - Create sustainable supply chains by: collaborating with businesses based in East Birmingham to evaluate their supply chain or unlock opportunities to enter a new supply chain and identify areas for improvement; Promoting sustainable sourcing practices, ethical supplier selection, and fair-trade initiatives; and, assisting in the adoption of green logistics, carbon footprint reduction, and waste management strategies. - Open the innovation ecosystem to new more diverse businesses by: Supporting businesses in leveraging emerging technologies to enhance sustainability and future readiness; identifying opportunities for digital transformation, automation, and smart systems integration; and, facilitating partnerships and connections, and encouraging consortia building where relevant. 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 submi... 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 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2a4a04-2c7c-40c9-9a4b-21a912ec793e | | 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 | 23 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 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 | 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 - 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 - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 23 Nov 2023 at 00:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2a4a04-2c7c-40c9-9a4b-21a912ec793e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2a4a04-2c7c-40c9-9a4b-21a912ec793e 23rd 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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