Published date: 12 October 2021
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Financial consultancy services - 66171000
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71241000
Technical support services - 71356300
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000
Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71621000
Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000
Research and development consultancy services - 73200000
Research consultancy services - 73210000
Feasibility study - 79314000
Business and management consultancy services - 79410000
Financial management consultancy services - 79412000
Location of contract
B4 7WB
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
QU510 - AWARD
Published date
12 October 2021
Closing date
19 August 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
18 September 2021
Contract end date
13 December 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Council is seeking experienced/independent external consultants to undertake a feasibility study to establish alternative financial support mechanisms for repayment grants, loans, loan guarantees, equity schemes and wage subsidy schemes.
The findings of the feasibility study will be used to formulate a business strategy for Birmingham City Council and it is intended that the new provision will be delivered inhouse by the City Council.
The Feasibility needs to provide:
o An in-depth overview of current market provision for a) repayment grants, b) loans c) loan guarantees (ie interest free and soft loans), d) equity provisions and wage subsidies
o Market need and demand for alternative mechanisms
o Conduct an online survey to establish SME preferences and gauge the appetite for the provision options being considered
o Gaps/opportunities in the market
o Liaise with key stakeholders/Council delivery partners
o Identify/liaise with Local Authorities which already have alternative financial mechanisms in place
o Level of investment required by the Council for each mechanism/the minimum scales of funding provision
o Advantages/disadvantages of each option
o Engagement with the Council's key delivery partners and SMEs to gauge feedback on these proposals
o Recommendations for the best option
This contract will be for a period of 8 weeks commencing 13th September 2021 until 5th November 2021.
The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.
If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000.
Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 9th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
Award information
Awarded date
11 October 2021
Contract start date
18 September 2021
Contract end date
13 December 2021
Total value of contract
£20,943
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
AMION Consulting Limited
Address
Customs House, 7 Union Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L3 9QX
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Manjit Samrai
Address
10 Woodcock Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7WB
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 303 0349
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