--- title: "Review and prepare evaluation reports on the \"be inspired Staffordshire University\" Project." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c2df232-d6a7-4eb3-8c04-3fe21547003f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c2df232-d6a7-4eb3-8c04-3fe21547003f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c2df232-d6a7-4eb3-8c04-3fe21547003f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c2df232-d6a7-4eb3-8c04-3fe21547003f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-04-11" --- # Review and prepare evaluation reports on the "be inspired Staffordshire University" Project. Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c2df232-d6a7-4eb3-8c04-3fe21547003f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c2df232-d6a7-4eb3-8c04-3fe21547003f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c2df232-d6a7-4eb3-8c04-3fe21547003f.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Staffordshire University is focused on the contract titled "Review and prepare evaluation reports on the 'be inspired Staffordshire University' Project," falling under the industry category of services, specifically business development consultancy and evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 3rd May 2019. The contract is set to commence on 17th July 2019 and will last until the completion of the final evaluation, expected in December 2021. This undertaking aims to support students and associates of the University in starting their own businesses through a project funded in part by the European Regional Development Fund and the University Higher Education Innovation Fund, located in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business activities, particularly in evaluation and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in business development consultancy, evaluation methodologies, and experience in similar public sector projects will find this tender particularly suitable. The alignment with a project aimed at fostering entrepreneurial activity among University associates underscores the potential for further collaboration and growth in the region. ## Notice Staffordshire University is to put in place a contract for the provision of two interim evaluations and one final evaluation of the ERDF funded biSU Project and invites tenders from suppliers. The contract period will be for 3 years, from commencement on 17th July 2019 and concluding upon completion of the final evaluation, due in December 2021. This opportunity is advertised through Contracts Finder in line with Government policy to encourage public sector expenditure with SMEs. Be Inspired Staffordshire University (biSU) is a project aimed at supporting current Students, Graduates or associates of the University who want to start their own business. This PS1M project begins in June 2019 and will continue until December 2021. The project is part funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and University Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) allocations. biSU supports individuals in starting their own business (or self-employment) with modest funding, training and business mentoring. The project runs for three years and it is conditional upon the grant that the University undertakes a thorough Annual Review. We are now seeking the appointment of a suitable partner able to provide such a review and be able to report on the findings. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e89d8b-3dff-45fe-bdb4-77c41f71b274 | | 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 | 11 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 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 - 11 Apr 2019 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e89d8b-3dff-45fe-bdb4-77c41f71b274 - 11 Apr 2019 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883db333-f110-42f3-8a14-83487d3a1701 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e89d8b-3dff-45fe-bdb4-77c41f71b274 11th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883db333-f110-42f3-8a14-83487d3a1701 11th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.staffs.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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