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title: "Bradford community-based business coaching pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058196"
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# Bradford community-based business coaching pilot

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058196

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a tender process for a community-based business coaching pilot. The aim is to appoint an external provider capable of delivering one-to-one coaching sessions to pre-start and early-stage entrepreneurs within Bradford, leveraging local libraries and community venues. This service falls under the business and management consultancy industry category and is planned for execution in the West Yorkshire region. As of the current stage, the tender is active, and interested parties must submit their applications before the closing date on 18th August 2025. This open procurement method is classified as below threshold, promoting open competition and transparency.

Business users stand to gain significant growth opportunities through this tender. Organisations with experience in inclusive business support, particularly within community or place-based settings, are encouraged to apply. Since the procurement favours SMEs and VCSEs, businesses specialising in coaching services, general management consultancy, or business development consultancy can leverage this tender to expand their influence and contribute positively to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. This initiative offers a chance to design and deliver comprehensive business support schemes, including marketing, monitoring, and referrals, which can help businesses firm their footing and widen their impact in the sector.

## Notice

Bradford Council is seeking to appoint an experienced external provider to deliver a community-based business coaching pilot aimed at supporting pre-start and early-stage entrepreneurs across the district. The provider will deliver in-person, one-to-one coaching sessions in libraries and community venues, helping individuals explore, test and validate their business ideas, build confidence, and prepare for potential start-up. The contract includes full service design and delivery, marketing, monitoring, reporting and referrals into wider support programmes (e.g. Enterprise West Yorkshire). The total value of the contract is PS29,999 (including VAT). This procurement is open to organisations with a proven track record of delivering inclusive business support, coaching and enterprise development, particularly in community-based or place-based settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046153-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,999 |
| Lots value | £23,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046153-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046153-2025
  5th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96739&B=
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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