--- title: "Start Up Business Support Service, Wirral." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a45f184-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a45f184-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a45f184-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a45f184-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED" published: "2016-11-25" --- # Start Up Business Support Service, Wirral. Buyer: ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a45f184-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a45f184-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a45f184-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process described is for the "Start Up Business Support Service" in Wirral, facilitated by St Helens Chamber. The contract, valued at approximately £10,000 per annum over a three-year term, is set to be carried out in or near Birkenhead, North West England. The procurement method is an open tender, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 5th February 2016. The contract is intended to provide quality support services to startup businesses, commencing from 1st April 2016 with a Service Level Agreement initially lasting 12 months, subject to performance review and possible extensions. This procurement opportunity represents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver tailored support services. Interested parties should ideally possess experience in providing mentoring, facilitating networking events, and managing office space for startups, making this an excellent fit for local businesses or those with a strong community focus. With a maximum attendance of 15-20 people for events, businesses that can create engaging and proactive support structures will likely excel in this competitive bidding process. ## Notice Start Up Business Support Service, Wirral. Reference Number SHC2016/01. Deadline date 5th February 2016 This deadline is for:- Expression of Interest Contract value total circa PS10,000 per annum over a 3 year term Location where the contract to be carried out - in or near Birkenhead, Wirral. Is this suitable for smaller suppliers - Yes Name of buying organisation - St Helens Chamber Description of the contract To deliver quality support to our Start Up Business services provided on the Wirral. Initially this will be subject to a 12 month Service Level Agreement subject to performance review, and extension for up to a further 12 or 24 months. You will be required to arrange:- a) Proactive support via a Volunteer Mentor programme, providing a mentor matching and recruitment service. b) Organisation and running a regular bi - monthly Enterprise Club, co-ordinating the itinerary and guest speakers as required. c) Fully serviced office accommodation, with desk space for one officer and private interview space for visitors. d) Good public access - DDA compliant - with appropriate reception facilities. e) Convenient kitchen / toilet facilities. f) Provision of additional meeting rooms and organisation of regular Enterprise Club activity / Be Your Own Boss events / workshops / networking meetings (max 15-20 people) as required. If you would like to tender for this work, please email purchasing@sthelenschamber.com and further information regarding the tender process will be provided. Please note the deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 5th February 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc755b4-8e68-4d4b-bbbc-4d948b030ca1 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2016 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED | | Locality | ST HELENS | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA10 1FY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | St. Helens | | Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | | Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WIRRAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2016 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc755b4-8e68-4d4b-bbbc-4d948b030ca1 - 23 Nov 2016 at 17:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc755b4-8e68-4d4b-bbbc-4d948b030ca1 - 23 Nov 2016 at 17:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc755b4-8e68-4d4b-bbbc-4d948b030ca1 - 23 Nov 2016 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc755b4-8e68-4d4b-bbbc-4d948b030ca1 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4032dab-2246-4929-8d40-8c70c61961b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc755b4-8e68-4d4b-bbbc-4d948b030ca1 25th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4032dab-2246-4929-8d40-8c70c61961b2 7th January 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sthelenschamber.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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