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title: "GB-Telford: Start Up Telford"
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# GB-Telford: Start Up Telford

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfc64db7-5ea2-47e7-8577-9f1cecc46344

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## Summary

The Telford & Wrekin Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Start Up Telford" scheme in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The scheme, aimed at business and management consultancy services, involves a contract value of GBP 500,000 and falls under the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender closing date of 16th May 2023. The contract period is set to start on 3rd July 2023 and end on 2nd July 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in business development or management consultancy services to participate. Businesses interested in providing tailored support for aspiring entrepreneurs in Telford & Wrekin should consider engaging with this opportunity. The Telford & Wrekin Council is the contracting authority overseeing this initiative, which aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills to plan for and launch successful businesses in the region.

## Notice

The proposed Start Up Telford Scheme, funded via UK SPF, will continue and build on the work of successful ERDF funded provision in Telford and Wrekin; the Marches Step-Up Programme (MSUP). This new provision will be delivered across Telford & Wrekin only and will be fully funded for borough residents. Taking lessons from the original schemes, the support offered will solely focus on those at pre-start up stages and will be an end-to-end service from initial triage of enquires through to an element of aftercare. The objectives of the new start-up scheme are: i. Undertake market engagement. ii. Initial advisory support to help assess whether a business proposal is a viable career option and identify initial support requirements. iii. Provision of a high-quality tailored package of business start-up support for aspiring entrepreneurs to start a business (including social enterprises) equipping individuals with the necessary confidence, awareness, knowledge, and skills to plan for and then launch a business. v. Aftercare and referral to other business support programmes, if applicable. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6971e858-77f4-4b7f-9a0a-418491dc836a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4LF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Madeley & Sutton Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6971e858-77f4-4b7f-9a0a-418491dc836a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6971e858-77f4-4b7f-9a0a-418491dc836a
  17th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Telford:-Start-Up-Telford/6GP98XRX2F
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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