Tender

University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants 2018

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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12 Oct 2018 at 16:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is currently conducting a tender process titled "University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants 2018". This procurement, categorised under training services, occurs in Sunderland, North East England, and is at the active planning stage. The tender is seeking organisations with expertise in supporting new business start-ups and has a submission deadline set for 26th October 2018. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st December 2018 and will extend until 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, which is below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services aimed at start-ups, including marketing, social enterprise support, and general business advice. Suppliers who can provide tailored guidance to student and graduate entrepreneurs will be particularly well-suited to compete. The structured approach of the tender, which includes multiple lots for different consultancy areas, allows for tailored proposals to be submitted, thereby catering to a diverse range of expertise in the consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants 2018

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland is seeking responses from organisations known to have experience and expertise supporting new business start-ups with their initial business planning and early stage development. The Enterprise Place is a dedicated facility for business start-up within the University of Sunderland. It provides an environment where students and recent graduates of the University, who aspire to create and run their own businesses, can test, develop and refine their ideas and plans. The chosen supplier/s will cover consultancy services through the provision of advice and guidance for student and graduate pre and early start-up businesses based within The Enterprise Place. This could be on a one-to-one basis or be extended to include the delivery of specific workshops/dissemination sessions. The University seeks to engage suppliers for the following consultancy services:- Lot 1:- Marketing and Sales Support (Advice and Guidance). Including, but not restricted to, marketing campaign and strategy design/production, digital marketing and social media, copy writing and communication, market research and PR and including, but not restricted to, sales training (including telesales), sales coaching, networking and sales strategy. Lot 1 is a single supplier appointment. Lot 2:- Social Enterprise (Advice and Guidance). Including, but not restricted to, legal structures, governance, tax, objectives, regulation, social value and impact, measurement and social return on investment, research, funding and feasibility assessment. Lot 2 is a single supplier appointment. Lot 3:- General business advice, planning and financial awareness. To include: traditional business planning as well as lean start up models such as the Business Model Canvas, an initial diagnosis, on-going appraisal and diagnostic of individuals business needs and also including basic accountancy and finance. (Production of forecasts and financial modelling, book keeping systems and procedures, tax and legal registrations required when starting a new business, VAT and PAYE requirements). Lot 3 is a single supplier appointment. Additional information: Via the University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The opportunity is part funded by ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a0594ac-efb9-437c-a2ae-89944f457392
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

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