Award

Business Advisor Advice and Coaching

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2020 at 08:22

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2020 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Durham University for the contract titled "Business Advisor Advice and Coaching." This initiative falls within the career guidance services sector and aims to provide business advice and coaching to early-stage ventures founded by Durham University students and recent graduates. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action, and the contract, valued at £50,677, spans from 7th September 2020 to 30th June 2022. The tender period concluded on 21st July 2020, with the award notice published on 18th August 2020.

This opportunity presents a potentially lucrative avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and coaching services. Companies adept at providing tailored guidance to new businesses, particularly those affiliated with educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Durham University can also lead to further opportunities for collaboration and network expansion within the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding the university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Advisor Advice and Coaching

Notice Description

The provision of prestart, start-up and early-stage business advice and coaching. This includes supporting growth orientated businesses founded by Durham University students and recent graduates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8025f1df-3b8a-4b5a-a7c6-b0de0a37e1f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

80300000 - Higher education services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,677 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,677 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Ashwin
Contact Email
sarah.ashwin@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01913344545

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEGACY.IM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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