--- title: "SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6475173-446f-48c9-ab96-a1c554587119" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6475173-446f-48c9-ab96-a1c554587119" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6475173-446f-48c9-ab96-a1c554587119.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6475173-446f-48c9-ab96-a1c554587119.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2018-12-14" --- # SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6475173-446f-48c9-ab96-a1c554587119 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6475173-446f-48c9-ab96-a1c554587119) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6475173-446f-48c9-ab96-a1c554587119.json) ## Summary The Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire authority is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the tender titled "SOL - Enterprise Development & Growth - Greater Birmingham & Solihull". This initiative, classified under business consultancy services, aims to facilitate entrepreneurship and support new business growth within the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) area. The tender, which follows an open procurement method, has a tender deadline set for 28 January 2019, with an estimated contract value of £800,000. The successful service provider will deliver support within specific local authority areas, including Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, and Tamworth, among others, commencing from 1 April 2019 through to 31 March 2022. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in management consultancy and support services, particularly those specialising in startup assistance and business development. Companies that focus on fostering entrepreneurship and providing coaching or advisory support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given that the procurement is also partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund, it may incentivise SMEs looking to expand their reach within the West Midlands region to participate and leverage local opportunities for growth. ## Notice Phase Two of the existing Enterprise Development & Growth Greater Birmingham and Solihull (GBS) will follow on from Phase one of the programme, which ends in March 2019 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. The Contractor will deliver start-up and post start-support in GBS, with the local authority areas of Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield and Tamworth (the Transitional Area), Bromsgrove, Redditch, Wyre Forest and Solihull (the More Developed Area. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description Tenderers should note that elements of the Services will be partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9fa5a9-b1de-4e89-8424-ae9973b0beb5 | | 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 | 14 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 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 - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2018 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9fa5a9-b1de-4e89-8424-ae9973b0beb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9fa5a9-b1de-4e89-8424-ae9973b0beb5 14th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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