--- title: "University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a21ef561-df2f-413b-8509-ac0a5b1b1703" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a21ef561-df2f-413b-8509-ac0a5b1b1703" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a21ef561-df2f-413b-8509-ac0a5b1b1703.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a21ef561-df2f-413b-8509-ac0a5b1b1703.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2017-09-08" --- # University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a21ef561-df2f-413b-8509-ac0a5b1b1703 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a21ef561-df2f-413b-8509-ac0a5b1b1703) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a21ef561-df2f-413b-8509-ac0a5b1b1703.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is initiating a tender to establish a framework agreement for Enterprise Consultants aimed at supporting new business start-ups among students and graduates. This procurement is classified under the services category (CPV Code: 80500000) and follows an open procedure. The deadline for submitting responses is set for 22nd September 2017, with the contract period commencing on 10th October 2017 and running until 1st October 2018. The location for delivery is Sunderland, North East England, with a specific focus on consultancy services in areas such as business planning, human resources, marketing, and social enterprise. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in supporting early-stage ventures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The specialised nature of the consultancy services, which includes guidance on business planning and marketing strategies, makes this an attractive opportunity for firms knowledgeable in nurturing new enterprises and helping them succeed in their initial phases. Furthermore, as this is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), businesses with experience in similar funding structures may find this opportunity fitting. ## Notice The University of Sunderland is seeking responses from organisations known to have experience and expertise supporting new business start-ups (student and graduate) with their initial business planning and early stage development. The Enterprise Place is a dedicated facility for business start-up within the University of Sunderland. It provides an environment where students and recent graduates of the University, who aspire to create and run their own businesses, can test, develop and refine their ideas and plans. The framework agreements will cover consultancy services through the provision of advice and guidance for pre and early start-up businesses based within The Enterprise Place. This could be on a one-to-one basis or be extended to include the delivery of specific workshops/dissemination sessions. The University seeks to develop a framework agreement of single supplier appointments for the following consultancy services:- Lot 1:- General business advice, planning and financial awareness. To include: traditional business planning as well as lean start up models such as the Business Model Canvas, an initial diagnosis, on-going appraisal and diagnostic of individuals business needs and also including basic accountancy and finance. (production of forecasts and financial modelling, book keeping systems and procedures, tax and legal registrations required when starting a new business, VAT and PAYE requirements). Lot 2:- Human Resource Management (Advice and Guidance). Including, but not restricted to, recruitment and selection, sickness, absence management, hiring temporary workers, dealing with unsatisfactory performance of a colleague, rewarding performance, employment law, employment tribunal and HR Management. Lot 3:- Marketing and Sales Support (Advice and Guidance). Including, but not restricted to, marketing campaign and strategy design/production, digital marketing and social media, copy writing and communication, market research and PR and including, but not restricted to, sales training (including telesales), sales coaching, networking and sales strategy. Lot 4:- Social Enterprise (Advice and Guidance). Including, but not restricted to, legal structures, governance, tax, objectives, regulation, social value and impact, measurement and social return on investment, research, funding and feasibility assessment. This opportunity is funded by the ERDF. Additional information: Documents are available to download from the University In-Tend Portal Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a41550ff-468f-4f7c-974b-d557d35617ff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 8 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2017 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a41550ff-468f-4f7c-974b-d557d35617ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a41550ff-468f-4f7c-974b-d557d35617ff 8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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