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title: "Business Start-Up Mentoring (biSU) be inspired Staffordshire University"
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# Business Start-Up Mentoring (biSU) be inspired Staffordshire University

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6357f54c-8e67-4f11-a1c3-6f5717c58917

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Staffordshire University for the project titled "Business Start-Up Mentoring (biSU) be inspired Staffordshire University". This initiative falls under the business development consultancy services category and aims to support new start-ups through mentoring, financial assistance, and networking opportunities. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procedure, with the tender period set to close on 12 April 2019. The project is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and has a contract period starting from 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and mentoring services. Businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and support for start-ups will be well-positioned to compete. This initiative not only enables service providers to engage with budding entrepreneurs but also contributes to the growth and sustainability of new companies, enhancing overall economic development in the region.

## Notice

The be Inspired at Staffordshire University (biSU) project, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), engenders an enterprising collaboration of entrepreneurs, business mentors, academics and industry leaders through business, networking and leadership events and the provision of springboard opportunities for new start-ups. We offer budding graduate and student entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their business with full support (including training, mentoring, financial assistance and networking opportunities) through start-up and the first vital steps of growth. Based on 18 years of statistics, we believe that our innovative approach offers one of the best means of establishing new businesses and improving their chances of survival and growth for the future. IMPORTANT NOTE -This Agreement offers a set fee of PS50 (+VAT if registered) per hour for mentoring services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872f11bc-84fd-4f86-a046-dec8cbc2259e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872f11bc-84fd-4f86-a046-dec8cbc2259e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872f11bc-84fd-4f86-a046-dec8cbc2259e
  6th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.staffs.ac.uk

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