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title: "434 Mentors APSBG"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-10-17"
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# 434 Mentors APSBG

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b6eb2fd-b5cc-4780-b715-e47f4751f538

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## Summary

Aston University is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Business Mentors aimed at supporting SMEs. This procurement process falls under the category of business services, specifically classified under CPV code 79000000. The tender was published on 17th October 2019, with a submission deadline set for 11th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 30th November 2019 and will run for a period of three years, ending on 30th November 2022. The location for the service provision includes Birmingham, UK, along with various international delivery addresses.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy, mentoring, and support services. Companies capable of delivering strategic guidance, marketing advice, and operational support would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to leverage their skills and expertise in a collaborative environment with Aston University.

## Notice

Aston requires Business Mentors for the SME's

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a6ae1f-6a55-49b1-8fdb-2c9aa0ce4f9f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2019 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a6ae1f-6a55-49b1-8fdb-2c9aa0ce4f9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a6ae1f-6a55-49b1-8fdb-2c9aa0ce4f9f
  17th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=277ed316-c6f0-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

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