Business Wales Delivery 2023-2029

Through Business Wales, the Welsh Government offers business support services to inspire entrepreneurs and help start, sustain, and grow businesses in Wales. The Business Wales service encompasses a range of products and services offering information, advice, and support online, via phone, virtually or in person in English and Welsh. Business Wales is delivered through a blend of external suppliers, grant awards (third party providers) and ‘in-house’ Welsh Government teams. The service supports all sectors and is available across the whole of Wales. Business Wales aims to provide a one stop shop of information, support, advice, and referral under three overarching aims: i. To build confidence and inspire individuals, entrepreneurs, and micro business to reach their full potential. To work with key stakeholders to develop a cohesive ecosystem that is visible, simple, and connected to ensure Wales is a great place to start and grow a business in the foundation or growth economies. ii. To address a key gap by creating the conditions for businesses to start, sustain and grow through in inclusive and sustainable ways. iii. To support the productivity, resilience, growth, decarbonising and sustainability of micro and SMEs. To secure their long-term future ownership within Wales and their continued contribution to the Welsh economy. The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure up to four (4) suitably qualified Suppliers to deliver the Services. The Services consist of four separate Lots. Lot 1 - Business Wales: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Business Start Up Lot 2 – Business Wales: Development & Advisory Support Lot 3 – Business Wales: Accelerated Growth Programme Lot 4 – Business Wales: Brand & Marketing Communications The proposed duration of each the Services' contracts is for a period of up to 6 years (an initial 2-year period, with an option to extend - at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority - for a further 4 years (in 12-month increments). The combined total estimated value for the four (4) Lots is GBP 11.5 million (+ VAT) per annum but this could be higher subject to budget availability.