--- title: "University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c11af0df-86b7-436f-a7f3-736597d7051c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c11af0df-86b7-436f-a7f3-736597d7051c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c11af0df-86b7-436f-a7f3-736597d7051c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c11af0df-86b7-436f-a7f3-736597d7051c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2018-10-12" --- # University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants 2018 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c11af0df-86b7-436f-a7f3-736597d7051c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c11af0df-86b7-436f-a7f3-736597d7051c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c11af0df-86b7-436f-a7f3-736597d7051c.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently conducting a tender process titled "University of Sunderland - Enterprise Consultants 2018". This procurement, categorised under training services, occurs in Sunderland, North East England, and is at the active planning stage. The tender is seeking organisations with expertise in supporting new business start-ups and has a submission deadline set for 26th October 2018. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st December 2018 and will extend until 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, which is below the threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services aimed at start-ups, including marketing, social enterprise support, and general business advice. Suppliers who can provide tailored guidance to student and graduate entrepreneurs will be particularly well-suited to compete. The structured approach of the tender, which includes multiple lots for different consultancy areas, allows for tailored proposals to be submitted, thereby catering to a diverse range of expertise in the consultancy sector. ## Notice The University of Sunderland is seeking responses from organisations known to have experience and expertise supporting new business start-ups 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 chosen supplier/s will cover consultancy services through the provision of advice and guidance for student and graduate 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 engage suppliers for the following consultancy services:- Lot 1:- 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 1 is a single supplier appointment. Lot 2:- 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. Lot 2 is a single supplier appointment. Lot 3:- 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 3 is a single supplier appointment. Additional information: Via the University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The opportunity is part funded by ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a0594ac-efb9-437c-a2ae-89944f457392 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 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 | 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 - 12 Oct 2018 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a0594ac-efb9-437c-a2ae-89944f457392 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a0594ac-efb9-437c-a2ae-89944f457392 12th October 2018 - 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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