Delivery of Social Economy Business Support Programme and Grant Administration to West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of Social Economy Business Support Programme and Grant Administration to West Midlands Combined Authority
Awarded 27 Jan 2026
Awarded27 Jan 2026
Value£155,522.50
SupplierAston University
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7mo ago2mo term
Awarded 27 Jan 2026Expired 30 Mar 2026
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West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to Aston University for the delivery of a learning programme and administration of grant incentives to a minimum of 70 Social Impact Economy organisations in early development stages (less than two years old and with annual turnover below £100k).
Participants must operate as not-for-profit trading organisations in the Social Economy, such as social enterprises, community businesses, cooperatives, or charities.
The programme aimed to increase business skills including business and financial planning, sales and marketing, leading to improved sustainability, increased trading income, reduced dependency on grants, job creation, and greater social impact.
The contract value was £155,522.5.
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