--- title: "PS031 Provision of Consultancy Services to Support the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9fe28859-ac44-4929-940e-4cf121b3f6af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fe28859-ac44-4929-940e-4cf121b3f6af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fe28859-ac44-4929-940e-4cf121b3f6af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fe28859-ac44-4929-940e-4cf121b3f6af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-07-03" --- # PS031 Provision of Consultancy Services to Support the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fe28859-ac44-4929-940e-4cf121b3f6af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fe28859-ac44-4929-940e-4cf121b3f6af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fe28859-ac44-4929-940e-4cf121b3f6af.json) ## Summary Birmingham City University is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Consultancy Services to Support the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project." This procurement, classified under financial consultancy services, aims to enhance entrepreneurship in areas with low enterprise activity and among under-represented groups. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 21st July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 7th August 2017 and continue until 21st December 2018. Opportunities for participation are located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and this procurement follows an open procedure method. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in business development, financial management, and marketing consultancy services. Companies specialising in workshops and tailored business support programmes would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with a track record in fostering entrepreneurship and supporting start-ups in under-served communities. The focus on increasing entrepreneurship suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could play an important role in delivering the services required. ## Notice This ITT is for the purpose of procuring Consultancy Services to support Birmingham City university in the delivery of the Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Project led by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) and funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The specific objective of the project is to increase entrepreneurship, particularly in areas with low levels of enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups. The consultant shall co-design and deliver a structured programme of development consisting of workshops and/or specialist advice on a range of business support related topics relevant to the development of new and business start-ups. Additional information: Please create a login to access the tender documentation at the following website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec30ac80-a4bd-4036-815a-1116c91b6314 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 21 Dec 2018 | | 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 UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B5 5JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance 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 - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy 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 - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2017 at 16:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec30ac80-a4bd-4036-815a-1116c91b6314 - 3 Jul 2017 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec30ac80-a4bd-4036-815a-1116c91b6314 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec30ac80-a4bd-4036-815a-1116c91b6314 3rd July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://bcu.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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