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title: "434 Mentors APSBG"
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# 434 Mentors APSBG

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b77c22a6-d00d-4740-abdc-349542ce3279

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "434 Mentors APSBG" was initiated by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England. This process, which falls under the business services industry category, aimed to provide mentoring to start-up companies and involved an open procedure for tendering. The tender period concluded on 11th November 2019, with a contract value of £62,500. The contract commenced on 1st January 2020 and will continue until 30th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business advisory services. Firms specialising in law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment could find this a fitting opportunity to collaborate with Aston University and contribute to the support of emerging businesses. Companies with a proven track record in providing mentoring and consultancy to start-ups will be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in similar areas.

## Notice

provide mentoring to start up companies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63fcf771-829b-4b70-b5b8-076637b57ecb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS CENTERED SOLUTIONS; BUSINESS WIZARD; CCW BUSINESS MATTERS; DESIGN RALLY; DROPJAW VENTURES GROUP; EQUIPOSE SOLUTIONS; SYNERGY ORGANISATIONAL SOLUTIONS; VC CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63fcf771-829b-4b70-b5b8-076637b57ecb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63fcf771-829b-4b70-b5b8-076637b57ecb
  6th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=277ed316-c6f0-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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