Social Economy Business Support (SEBS)
West Midlands Combined Authority · West Midlands
Key facts
- Contract value
- £155,523
- Awarded
- 14 Jan 2026
- Contract starts
- 27 Jan 2026
- Contract ends
- 31 Mar 2026
- Procedure
- Competitive quotation (below threshold)
- Buyer type
- Local government
- Source
- Contracts Finder
Awarded to
| Supplier | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston University | £155,523 |
Description
The successful supplier will deliver a learning programme and administer grant incentives to a minimum of 70 Social Impact Economy organisations ("Participants") who are in the early stages of their development (i.e., less than 2 years old and with a turnover below £100k per annum). Participants must operate in the Social Economy as a not-for-profit trading organisation (e.g., Social Enterprise, Community Business, Cooperative, Charity, etc).
This programme will increase business skills (e.g., business and financial planning, sales & marketing etc) of Participants, leading to improved sustainability, increased trading income, reduced dependency on grants, job creation and greater social impact.
Categories (CPV)
- 79411100 Business development consultancy services
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