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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b25277b-5efa-423b-9206-16300aef761f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2394c011-65fa-44d2-941a-0e5748f7a743 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 18:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2394c011-65fa-44d2-941a-0e5748f7a743
- 26 Mar 2021 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/489aee54-ad33-4269-af01-38647a5e97c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2394c011-65fa-44d2-941a-0e5748f7a743
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/489aee54-ad33-4269-af01-38647a5e97c4
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e3a60fb-3f45-4164-8df3-e9a85759e1d4
  SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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