--- title: "QU169 - GBSLEP Growth Hub Access to Finance Service - Business Finance Advisor - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-820304c3-1f11-4c1c-abb3-ca8db182270a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-820304c3-1f11-4c1c-abb3-ca8db182270a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-820304c3-1f11-4c1c-abb3-ca8db182270a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-820304c3-1f11-4c1c-abb3-ca8db182270a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-18" --- # QU169 - GBSLEP Growth Hub Access to Finance Service - Business Finance Advisor - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-820304c3-1f11-4c1c-abb3-ca8db182270a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-820304c3-1f11-4c1c-abb3-ca8db182270a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-820304c3-1f11-4c1c-abb3-ca8db182270a.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "QU169 - GBSLEP Growth Hub Access to Finance Service - Business Finance Advisor" project was initiated by Birmingham City Council, with the contract awarded on 18th December 2018. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as financial information systems. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 26th November 2018, concluding on 31st May 2019. The tender documentation needed to be submitted by noon on 9th November 2018, indicating a defined and structured timeline for interested suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, software development for financial systems, and related services to engage with local small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking access to finance advisory services. Suppliers with expertise in creating online platforms that facilitate funding solutions, as well as those providing support in preparing documentation for fund applications, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Such initiatives not only enhance business growth prospects but also contribute positively to the local economy by empowering SMEs in the Greater Birmingham area. ## Notice The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) Growth Hub is the single point of contact for business advice, funding and support for any business across Greater Birmingham. We bring together all services and partners offering business support in our region through a web portal and expert advisers. We will either provide support directly to businesses or refer them to specialist advice through partner organisations. The GBSLEP Growth Hub requires a supplier for the provision of The Growth Hub Access to Finance Advisory service for small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the Greater Birmingham and Solihull region. The Growth Hub Access to Finance service provides: * Access to Finance website - our online platform designed to simplify the process for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to find professional advisors that can support their finance plans, as well as being able to access the finance required to fulfil those plans. * Access to Finance Business Finance Advisor - help of a specialist access to finance advisor who is there to help explain the different types of funding available, help SMEs to prepare the required documentation and assist them to approach the relevant prospective funders. * Access to Finance Portal - our finance search tool provides a list of many funders that are active in the GBSLEP region. * Angel Investment Portal - dedicated service that promotes equity investment opportunities to angel investors seeking to support the growth of small businesses. * GBSLEP Angel Investment Hub - forthcoming service designed to help increase the level of angel investment support, for businesses across the region. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 9th November 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d00d70b-1808-40b1-b722-f934d763b77f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2019 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BLUE SKY CORPORATE FINANCE (MIDLANDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48411000 - Investment management software package - 48442000 - Financial systems software package - 48812000 - Financial information systems - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72212410 - Investment management and tax preparation software development services - 72212411 - Investment management software development services - 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services - 72212441 - Financial analysis software development services - 72212442 - Financial systems software development services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2018 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d00d70b-1808-40b1-b722-f934d763b77f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d00d70b-1808-40b1-b722-f934d763b77f 18th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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