---
title: "QQ25/004 Business Investment Readiness Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0545de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-06"
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# QQ25/004 Business Investment Readiness Programme

Buyer: TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545de

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## Summary

Tamworth Borough Council has awarded the contract for the "QQ25/004 Business Investment Readiness Programme" to Studio Zao Innovations Ltd. This project is positioned within the public authority - sub-central government classification and falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Tamworth, UK, the contracting process has completed the award stage, and the contract is active from 28th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension subject to further funding. The procurement process was open and below threshold, fostering competition among providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and professional services to support enterprises in Tamworth by enhancing their readiness for investment. The programme aims to bolster skills, confidence, and funding access, providing businesses the platform to pitch projects and secure investments. Firms specialising in business consultancy, skills development, and funding facilitation would find this an excellent opportunity to expand their services and network within the public sector. The value of the contract is set at £70,000, aligning with strategic growth objectives funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

## Notice

Tamworth Borough Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver an investment readiness programme for Tamworth businesses, designed to enhance skills, boost confidence, and provide access to funding opportunities. The programme will also offer an event for businesses to pitch their projects, ultimately leading to successful investments. This project is funded by UK Governments UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) up to 31st March 2026, with the potential to extend for further year dependant on successful delivery of the project and that further funding becomes available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046601-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAMWORTH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B79 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Tamworth |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIO ZAO INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046601-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 11:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031232-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 09:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031172-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046601-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031232-2025
  10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031172-2025
  10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1998
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1999

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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