--- title: "WP3952 - UKSPF Business Growth Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e38cc3c5-a9f1-47fa-9170-1689d54d09f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e38cc3c5-a9f1-47fa-9170-1689d54d09f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38cc3c5-a9f1-47fa-9170-1689d54d09f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38cc3c5-a9f1-47fa-9170-1689d54d09f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2023-11-20" --- # WP3952 - UKSPF Business Growth Support Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e38cc3c5-a9f1-47fa-9170-1689d54d09f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e38cc3c5-a9f1-47fa-9170-1689d54d09f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38cc3c5-a9f1-47fa-9170-1689d54d09f9.json) ## Summary The Walsall Council e-Tendering has initiated a tender process for the provision of a business programme to support start-ups and SMEs in Walsall. The title of the tender is "WP3952 - UKSPF Business Growth Support" and falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The contract period is set to start on 15th January 2024 and end on 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further 24 months if additional funding is received. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period closing on 20th December 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services, particularly those focused on supporting local businesses and driving growth. SMEs with expertise in providing expert advice, guidance, and support to businesses, through 1-2-1 engagement and events, would be well-suited to compete. Companies interested in supporting the UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment priorities and furthering the Council's vision would find this tender beneficial for business growth opportunities. ## Notice The Council wishes to commission a contract for the provision of a business programme to support Walsall start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to overcome barriers and maximise opportunities to increase their productivity. Set to be delivered until 31st March 2025, the provision should provide expert advice, guidance and support to businesses in the form of 1-2-1 engagement and events. The provider should work with business leaders to take a forensic look at their business and connect them with support that will best create growth. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, providers should set out how they will deliver against the UKSPF investment priorities of Supporting Local Business, as well as supporting delivery of the overarching Council Plan vision and themes, by identifying priority interventions and activities that can be delivered between 1 January 2024 and March 2025, with an option to extend for further 24 months should further funding be received by Government. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5459aeae-d246-4fe1-bb61-3576ea0ef21c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 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 - 20 Nov 2023 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5459aeae-d246-4fe1-bb61-3576ea0ef21c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5459aeae-d246-4fe1-bb61-3576ea0ef21c 20th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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