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title: "Social Enterprise Lender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ce7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# Social Enterprise Lender

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ce7

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Social Enterprise Lender," falling under the services category, specifically loan brokerage services. The process takes place in the Wolverhampton area, within the region UKG39 of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this process involves a market engagement phase where interested parties can provide input until 12pm on 5 September 2025. The procurement aims to establish a partnership, preferably with a not-for-profit social enterprise lender, to create loan schemes for vulnerable residents and private sector landlords. This initiative aligns with the objective of providing financial solutions to those typically excluded from mainstream credit options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for social enterprises focused on lending services, especially those prioritising social impact. Businesses well suited for this opportunity might include those experienced in loan brokerage services or those capable of serving financially vulnerable populations, such as retirees and individuals with poor credit histories. By engaging in this scheme, businesses can expand their service reach and contribute to community development through innovative financing solutions. This opportunity highlights the potential for growth within social enterprise partnerships and finance sectors looking to make a positive societal impact.

## Notice

The City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) is seeking input from potential suppliers to explore the establishment of a partnership, preferably with a not-for-profit Social Enterprise Lender that prioritises social impact over profit. The aim is to deliver accessible loan schemes for vulnerable residents and private sector landlords who are typically excluded from mainstream credit options. With over 25% of adults lacking emergency savings and many experiencing financial vulnerability, CWC recognises the urgent need for inclusive financial solutions. This initiative seeks to support individuals, such as retirees, those on benefits, or with poor credit histories who are often unable to improve or adapt their homes due to lack of affordable financing. The PME will provide an opportunity for CWC to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market.

### Planning Information

A Market Engagement Questionnaire has been published via the Council's tendering portal, Due North, available here: www.wolverhamptontenders.com 
Please respond by 12pm on 5 September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050890-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66190000 - Loan brokerage services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 12:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050890-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050890-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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