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Bradford community-based business coaching pilot

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Buyer Address: Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, UKE41, BD1 1HX, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Katrina Moody

Contact Email: katrina.moody@bradford.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
23999.0 GBP
Gross: 29999 GBP
Published
05 Aug 2025, 13:13
Deadline
18 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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 £29,999 (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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046153-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: active

Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 23,999

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 29,999

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Documents

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