P1136 - Route to Net Zero Circular Economy - AWARD

The Council wishes to seek organisations for the provision of Route to Net Zero Circular Economy. This will be commissioned across Birmingham and Solihull and will aim to deliver outcomes to support the Council's Route2Zero strategy and sustainability strategies with a focus on industrial symbiosis. The project will aim to: o build understanding/insight into the Council's maturity on net zero/climate change, develop resources and capability/ knowledge specifically in relation to supply chain measurement and reporting practices, market insights and best practice in supply chain and develop a programme of engagement and knowledge sharing to support supply chain net zero readiness, o ensuring referrals into UKSPF and other business support programmes and grants, o the programme will identify near, medium- and long-term actions to build relations and support growing maturity of supply chain readiness, o aim for delivery of near-term programme of engagement activities which may include workshops and knowledge sharing events with other local and regional SME support networks

The contract will be awarded to one supplier, commencing January 2024 for a period of 15 months (ending 31st March 2025).

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Please note that this service will be delivered in conjunction with Solihull MBC with procurement and additional support from the Council

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant documentation.

If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk

Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 13th December 2023 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc