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IA2358 Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Aug 2021 at 11:54

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26 Mar 2021 at 13:04

Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is seeking providers for the "IA2358 Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire", aimed at delivering start-up training to individuals looking to establish businesses within the county, excluding Stoke on Trent. The procurement stage is currently active, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2023, with a total value of £240,000. Key deliverables include engaging 1,000 individuals yearly who were impacted by Covid-19, resulting in 200 new enterprises annually across Staffordshire's focus sectors, including digital, agri-tech, manufacturing, and professional services. The tender period ends on 27th April 2021.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in business consultancy and training. Organisations experienced in delivering comprehensive business support, including cash flow management and networking services, will find this tender particularly relevant for contributing to Staffordshire's economic recovery and growth within its priority sectors.

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Notice Title

IA2358 Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742229b8-5f61-4772-8e90-cdc5957a5d0d
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Kendall
Contact Email
laura.kendall@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01785854656

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

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