Award of Start-Up Business Support Services to Blue Orchid Enterprise Solutions Ltd
Birmingham City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Start-Up Business Support Services to Blue Orchid Enterprise Solutions Ltd
Awarded 30 Jan 2024
Awarded30 Jan 2024
Value£669,794.00
AgencyBirmingham City Council
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 2mo term
Awarded 30 Jan 2024Expired 31 Mar 2025
About
Birmingham City Council awarded a contract to Blue Orchid Enterprise Solutions Ltd for the provision of start-up business support.
The project aimed to encourage entrepreneurial activity across Solihull and Birmingham, supporting early-stage businesses with skills and support to establish and grow.
Key objectives included increasing the number of registered start-ups and improving business survival rates by facilitating access to finance, premises, and skills; assisting with credible business plans and financial forecasting; equipping entrepreneurs with leadership and management skills; promoting local recruitment, business growth, and productivity; and linking to wider mainstream and specialist support.
The service was delivered in conjunction with Solihull MBC.
The contract commenced in January 2024 for 15 months, ending 31 March 2025, and was funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
The contract value was AUD 669,794.
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