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title: "Business Advisor Advice and Coaching"
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# Business Advisor Advice and Coaching

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c338c78e-7f4c-4e04-9b69-8c1bef7e6f3a

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Durham University for the contract titled "Business Advisor Advice and Coaching." This initiative falls within the career guidance services sector and aims to provide business advice and coaching to early-stage ventures founded by Durham University students and recent graduates. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action, and the contract, valued at £50,677, spans from 7th September 2020 to 30th June 2022. The tender period concluded on 21st July 2020, with the award notice published on 18th August 2020.

This opportunity presents a potentially lucrative avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and coaching services. Companies adept at providing tailored guidance to new businesses, particularly those affiliated with educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Durham University can also lead to further opportunities for collaboration and network expansion within the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding the university.

## Notice

The provision of prestart, start-up and early-stage business advice and coaching. This includes supporting growth orientated businesses founded by Durham University students and recent graduates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8025f1df-3b8a-4b5a-a7c6-b0de0a37e1f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,677 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,677 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEGACY.IM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8025f1df-3b8a-4b5a-a7c6-b0de0a37e1f9
- 7 Jul 2020 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5979030-defa-4b26-8a77-29f2ec1f126d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8025f1df-3b8a-4b5a-a7c6-b0de0a37e1f9
  18th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5979030-defa-4b26-8a77-29f2ec1f126d
  7th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6812
  To express an interest in this tender, please follow the attached link.

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