Scope
Reference
CBMDC/PTR1682025/26
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £23,999 excluding VAT
- £29,999 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 April 2026
- 7 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from West Yorkshire
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality of response to this Invitation to Quote |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price and completion of Price Pro-Forma |
Price | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katrina Moody
Email: katrina.moody@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government