--- title: "GLIDE Business Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b60f7651-b2bf-46b6-8a5e-261771d788e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b60f7651-b2bf-46b6-8a5e-261771d788e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b60f7651-b2bf-46b6-8a5e-261771d788e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b60f7651-b2bf-46b6-8a5e-261771d788e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-05-25" --- # GLIDE Business Support Programme Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b60f7651-b2bf-46b6-8a5e-261771d788e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b60f7651-b2bf-46b6-8a5e-261771d788e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b60f7651-b2bf-46b6-8a5e-261771d788e9.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire New University is currently conducting a tender for its "GLIDE Business Support Programme," aimed at fostering entrepreneurship within the region. This initiative is part of a broader effort to stimulate economic growth and innovation, especially in response to challenges posed by COVID-19. The procurement is divided into two distinct lots: the first lot focuses on Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamps, with workshops scheduled for July and September 2021, while the second lot involves additional support for up to 60 registered businesses, anticipated to commence in late 2021 to early 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, with proposals due by 10:00 on 26th May 2021, and the contract period set to start from 1st July 2021 until 1st January 2022. This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations experienced in business consultancy and management services, particularly those with a focus on coaching and workshops relevant to the creative industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the programme's aim to support new entrepreneurs. Suppliers interested in this tender are invited to express their interest through the provided link, offering a chance to contribute to local economic regeneration while potentially expanding their own business portfolio. ## Notice Buckinghamshire New University is launching GLIDE, a new initiative which aims to generate increased levels of entrepreneurship within the region by consolidating the existing knowledge and expertise and streamlining it to better cater to the needs of individuals wishing to start their own business. By doing so, GLIDE seeks to encourage innovation in the wake of COVID-19 and ultimately invigorate economic development and productivity growth within the region. GLIDE is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme which is designed to create jobs and support innovation, businesses, and local community regeneration. The GLIDE programme, and subsequently this tender, is split into two lots. Suppliers can submit proposals for both or either lot. Lot 1 - Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamps A series of workshops covering a range of topics aimed at supporting individuals who have a business idea relevant to the creative industries and providing them with the tools, knowledge and encouragement needed to start their own business. The successful supplier will be responsible for organising, managing and running the two virtual Bootcamps, with the first held in July 2021 and the second held in September 2021. Lot 2 - Business Support The second stage of the GLIDE programme seeks to support individuals further along in their entrepreneurial journey by providing direct support to a further 60 registered businesses. The successful supplier will be responsible for organising, managing and running the workshops, which we anticipate taking place in late 2021 or early 2022. Suppliers must be familiar with and comply with ERDF requirements. Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ The documents are anticipated to be published by Wednesday 26th May 2021. When the tender documents have been made available, interested suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website, selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 1 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY | | Locality | *** | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP11 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Wycombe | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79998000 - Coaching services ## Release History - 25 May 2021 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd - 25 May 2021 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd - 25 May 2021 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd - 19 May 2021 at 16:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd - 19 May 2021 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd - 19 May 2021 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd - 19 May 2021 at 15:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd - 19 May 2021 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb52ec4a-74be-4779-b0ca-3379b82a9fcd 25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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