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title: "Request for Application to Approved Supplier Network: Start Up Support"
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# Request for Application to Approved Supplier Network: Start Up Support

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ddea21c-370e-4729-ac6f-3b6cd7a575c7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Request for Application to Approved Supplier Network: Start Up Support" is being led by Lancaster University, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on coaching services and related business support. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a tender period concluding on 30th November 2017 and an expected contract commencement date of 15th December 2017. The contract duration is set to last for two years, concluding on 14th December 2019. The procurement method is classified as 'Other' and invites submissions from experienced practitioners and advisors.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in coaching and business consultancy services. By participating, businesses with expertise in supporting entrepreneurial development are well-suited to contribute valuable insights and resources that help students and alumni launch their ventures or pursue self-employment. Such collaborations could significantly enhance the profiles and reach of these businesses, offering a pathway for sustained engagement with academic institutions and their networks.

## Notice

Call for experienced business practitioners, advisors and enterprise educators to be part of an approved network of suppliers to provide support and facilitate the progress of entrepreneurial students, alumni and staff preparing to start businesses or become self-employed. This provision will be delivered as part of U Start - a partner project between Lancaster University and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) - part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/enterprisecentre/u-start-project), but the University reserves the right to use this Framework for other projects or departments. All submissions and queries shall be directed to the Enterprise Team at enterpriseteam@lancaster.ac.uk or 01524 593271 Documentation is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Additional information: Please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579924c6-f163-45db-ac59-888c7f386c26 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 14 Dec 2019 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79998000 - Coaching services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2017 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579924c6-f163-45db-ac59-888c7f386c26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579924c6-f163-45db-ac59-888c7f386c26
  13th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/enterprisecentre/u-start-project
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

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