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Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jun 2021 at 18:17

Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 13:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is seeking proposals for the "Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire," an electronic tender valued at £240,000, aimed at launching a comprehensive start-up service for individuals looking to establish new businesses in the Staffordshire region, excluding Stoke on Trent. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract period running from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2023. The tender was published on 26th March 2021, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure above the threshold. Interested parties were required to submit their bids by 27th April 2021.

This initiative presents substantial opportunities for growth in sectors such as digital technology, agri-tech, engineering, and health innovation, making it suitable for businesses that focus on start-up training, consultancy, and enterprise development. Companies experienced in delivering tailored training programs and support services, particularly those addressing the needs of individuals affected by Covid-19, would be particularly well-positioned to participate in this scheme. It is essential for prospective providers to demonstrate their capability to facilitate networking, financial planning, and the establishment of new enterprises, ensuring a robust economic recovery for Staffordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire

Notice Description

This is an electronic tender - documents are only accessible via the portal: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Contract dates: 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023. Value: PS240,000 In July 2020 the County Council commissioned a new start up service for one year to complement existing start-up courses available in Staffordshire There are a considerable amount of people facing an uncertain future, despite the robust nature of the Staffordshire economy. Many of these people are likely to be skilled in many different ways. The Start Up programme will be available for any good business idea, but the focus to join the programme will be on Staffordshire's priority sectors as shown below: Digital sectors. Innovation relating to climate change. Agri-tech. Manufacturing including food tech. Engineering Advanced materials. Professional Services Hospitality and leisure sectors. Innovation relating to health and care incl. Med Tech and Health & Safety. The County Council now wishes to commission a further two years of start-up training to start on 1st July 2021. The service provided will cover all areas of Staffordshire except for Stoke on Trent and will be eligible for all individuals who wish to establish a new business within the boundaries of Staffordshire. The following is a list of the minimum requirements of the scheme a. Awareness Session (basics of starting a business, taxation, businesses planning) b. Masterclass Session (cash flow forecasting, personal survival budgets and marketing) c. One to One with a Business Adviser (bespoke start-up advice and financial planning) d. Networking Sessions (quarterly seminars, workshops, and networking sessions e. Ongoing support through their first 12 months of trading The County Council would require the following outputs to be met by the Provider of the Start Up Scheme: a. 1000 individuals a year affected by Covid 19 engaging with the programme provider b. 300 individuals a year affected by Covid 19 starting on the programme c. 200 new enterprises a year being created across Staffordshire d. 75% three-year survivability rate a year for those new enterprises

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b25277b-5efa-423b-9206-16300aef761f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2394c011-65fa-44d2-941a-0e5748f7a743
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Further Information

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