Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cee-4402-70b1-81e8-270a550da7f8/central-london-inclusive-growth-collaborative-business-support-project closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Central London Inclusive Growth - Collaborative Business Support Project [capitalEsourcing](https://tendernation.io/buyers/capitalesourcing) Estimated value £200,000 Published 18 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 10 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Westminster City Council (WCC) are looking for bidders to provide scale-up support for eligible micro and small businesses with a particular focus on female and disabled owned businesses. This service will need to be provided in London boroughs such as Westminster City Council (WCC), Camden, Hackney and Tower Hamlets. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the full service requirement across all 4 Boroughs. The core objective of this contract is to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and support businesses at all stages of their development to start, sustain, grow, and innovate, including through local networks. Bidders must deliver support via a hybrid model, meaning that they will provide a combination of in-person and online coaching and training. Bidders must provide a comprehensive range of support including, but not limited to: Bespoke, dedicated 1-1 consultancy support. Stimulation of peer-to-peer learning Workshop style training and learning Networking opportunities ### Sharing of best practice ### Reading and educational materials Access to software, portals, and/or IT resources that can provide specific scale-up support. The Authority intends to award the contract on the basis of the tender that represents the most economically advantageous offer. The contract is planned to commence 01/07/2024 for a period of 9 months. Due to the tight time constraints around the external funding requirements, and the Authorities being under risk of losing the funding if not procured in a timely manner, the timeline for this tender opportunity has been reduced to 20 days per Regulation 27(5) of the PCR 2015. Bidders are encouraged to carefully consider the ITT tender pack before making their submissions. Additional information: This opportunity and all associated procurement documents will be accessible via our e-sourcing portal, kindly visit; [capitalesourcing.com](https://www.capitalesourcing.com) and search for the following reference: prj\_WCC\_23213. If you have any questions, please submit these through the e-tendering portal ("the Portal") Our e-sourcing portal site is free to register on. To view details of the Opportunity via the Portal please click the following link and enter your Username and Password: [capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml](https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml) Or browse as follows: - Connect to [capitalesourcing.com](https://www.capitalesourcing.com) - Enter your Username and Password - Go to Published Opportunities - Click on the Project Title to view details Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c487adfa-1d18-451b-bf3b-5c614dc3a122) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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