--- title: "SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham & Solihull (ERDF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5dea290-95b0-4614-bba4-669305e020da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5dea290-95b0-4614-bba4-669305e020da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5dea290-95b0-4614-bba4-669305e020da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5dea290-95b0-4614-bba4-669305e020da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2022-03-07" --- # SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham & Solihull (ERDF) Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5dea290-95b0-4614-bba4-669305e020da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5dea290-95b0-4614-bba4-669305e020da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5dea290-95b0-4614-bba4-669305e020da.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Solihull MBC (SOL), is focused on the "SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham & Solihull (ERDF)" project. This tender falls within the business development consultancy services category and is situated in the West Midlands, specifically Solihull (B91 3QB). The current stage of the procurement is open for tender, which will close on 21st March 2022. The contract, valued at £142,000 with a minimum threshold of £100,000, is set to commence on 8th April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure and is designed to comply with the requirements of the European Regional Development Fund. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms that specialise in business development consultancy and related services. Businesses that can provide effective start-up advice, entrepreneurship support, and access to wider business networks would be well-suited to compete. The tender offers a chance to contribute to the economic growth of the Greater Birmingham & Solihull area, particularly for those supporting the establishment and sustainability of new ventures. Collaborating with the GBSLEP Growth Hub and participating in this initiative can enhance business visibility and foster long-term client relationships. ## Notice Phase Three of the existing Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham and Solihull (GBS) will follow on from Phase two of the programme, which ends in March 2022 and will support individuals in the GBSLEP area in exploring self-employment, and entrepreneurship, help new businesses start up and support young businesses in the critical early stages of their development and growth. Phase Three of the Enterprise Development and Growth programme will deliver a range of start-up and business support activities, including specific targets and outputs in compliance with the requirements of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which is part funding the programme. ERDF targets and outputs must be achieved, but are a minimum requirement, and additional outputs, outcomes, and benefits from delivering business support and ensuring young business sustainability and growth should be achieved through the delivery of Phase 3. Partners will work alongside the successful tenderer to deliver this contract, to ensure that: o there is effective and accessible start-up advice and support being delivered across the GBSLEP area; o potential entrepreneurs and new businesses seeking support can access it via the GBSLEP Growth Hub; o young businesses are linked effectively into the wider business support network across Greater Birmingham & Solihull, enabling them to access the resources that will support their future development and growth. 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/6ea8ee82-0744-4fc6-af8f-2391909fbe3e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £142,000 | | 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 | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2022 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8ee82-0744-4fc6-af8f-2391909fbe3e - 7 Mar 2022 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8ee82-0744-4fc6-af8f-2391909fbe3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8ee82-0744-4fc6-af8f-2391909fbe3e 7th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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