Contract Readiness

The West Midlands Social Economy Growth Programme

Do you have a social economy business in the West Midlands? Want to win more public-sector contracts?

Apply to the Contract Readiness programme, delivered by Enterprise Nation and Birmingham Enterprise Community (BEC).

Apply by 12pm on 25 June.

This programme is funded by the UK government and the West Midlands Combined Authority from the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund.

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Frequently asked questions

The two partners have teamed up to provide free support for businesses that are looking to develop their knowledge and skills in applying for investment and public-sector contracts.

The team at BEC support business owners, start-ups and scale-ups by turning everything they've learned as entrepreneurs into invaluable lessons and services that help social enterprises leap further and faster from thinking big to doing great things with their business ideas.

Their knowledge and experience can involve anything from raising finance to building relationships to putting sustainability measures in place.

Completing both programmes will take a total of 10 weeks. If you want to take part in only one of the programmes, it will take five weeks to complete.

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and UK government are committed to inclusive growth to make sure all sections of society benefit. This investment recognises the important role that social enterprises, community businesses, co-operatives and charities play in addressing inequality.

WMCA is committed to helping grow these organisations to increase their impact and sustainability.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?

Why have Enterprise Nation and Birmingham Enterprise Community partnered up to deliver these programme?

Do I have to complete both programmes?

Who is Birmingham Enterprise Community (BEC)?

How much of my time will it take?

Why are the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the UK government funding these programmes?