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title: "Call for Subcontractor for CRF Very Early-Stage Founders No_Code Development Project"
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# Call for Subcontractor for CRF Very Early-Stage Founders No_Code Development Project

Buyer: GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91d133a0-1356-4c97-a1c5-4b1abecf2be7

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) and focuses on the "Call for Subcontractor for CRF Very Early-Stage Founders No_Code Development Project." This initiative aims to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the West Midlands, specifically within the fields of fintech, HR-tech, legaltech, and proptech. As part of the open procurement method, the tender stage has concluded, with proposals due by 13 December 2021. The contract period is set to run from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022. The total value of the contract awarded is £155,640, aimed at delivering 20 minimum viable products (MVPs) to assist early-stage businesses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on no-code development and consultancy services. Companies that specialise in systems and technical consultancy, prototyping, or software implementation, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will find this project highly relevant. The initiative's goal of supporting underrepresented founders encourages participation from innovative firms looking to leverage their expertise in creating user-friendly technology solutions that can help democratise the start-up experience, thus contributing to a diverse entrepreneurial landscape in the region.

## Notice

This project forms part of the programme of work being commissioned under the Community Renewal Fund award to Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP, which is focused on leveraging the transformational impact of no_code development on the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the West Midlands. Through this procurement activity, GBSLEP is seeking a provider to be able to fulfil one of three primary strands of project activity that contributes to the overall outputs and outcomes of the programme. The project is required to deliver 20 no. no_code developed MVPs capable of launching into the market for new Founders/early-stage businesses in the disruptive professional services technology arena encompassing fintech, HR-tech, legaltech, proptech and requires holistic support to manage founders through to MVP stage. The underpinning rationale for this intervention is to address critical needs of our region, which include: - high barriers to entry for digital start-ups; - high risk associated with new start-up ventures and the benefits of failing faster with lower upfront investment; and - lack of inclusivity of the founder experience in key sectors such as fintech, where the average age of a founder is 48 in West Midlands, as well as being white, male and middle class. As such, this project is fundamentally focused on democratizing the founder experience and levelling the playing field within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. To submit a proposal for this work please follow the instructions set out in the Bid documents which can be found here: https://gbslep.co.uk/tenders/tender-opportunities/14/subcontractor-to-work-on-the-crf-funded-no_code-development-project/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee1e566-e67f-403b-89af-d9ea952866f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,640 |
| 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 | GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 2BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLION LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72244000 - Prototyping services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee1e566-e67f-403b-89af-d9ea952866f0
- 8 Dec 2021 at 16:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765d99f1-fd37-4d17-bb28-7e83b82eebb0
- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765d99f1-fd37-4d17-bb28-7e83b82eebb0
- 7 Jul 2021 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b21a700-ac27-4e16-b48b-c268715200e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee1e566-e67f-403b-89af-d9ea952866f0
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765d99f1-fd37-4d17-bb28-7e83b82eebb0
  8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b21a700-ac27-4e16-b48b-c268715200e6
  7th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49830e12-bede-47b6-8370-60ea05c7c739

## Notice URLs

- https://gbslep.co.uk/tenders/tender-opportunities/14/subcontractor-to-work-on-the-crf-funded-no_code-development-project/

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