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title: "UCLan U Start (Propeller) Specialist Mentors"
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# UCLan U Start (Propeller) Specialist Mentors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d313e5e3-2334-4bf4-9b8a-108849139402

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "UCLan U Start (Propeller) Specialist Mentors," aimed at providing specialist mentoring services to support students, graduates, and staff in developing enterprise skills and launching new businesses. The tender, classified under personnel-training services with a total value of £25,000, has a submission deadline of 14 March 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and run until 30 June 2023. Relevant documents are accessible for interested bidders, and the procurement is located in Preston, England (postal code PR1 2HE).

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in mentoring and education services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering tailored support to new start-ups. Competitors who can demonstrate relevant expertise in developing enterprise skills and offering guidance to early-stage businesses will find this tender especially suitable, potentially helping to expand their client base and provide valuable services in the growing entrepreneurial landscape.

## Notice

U Start (Propeller) is aimed at students, graduates and staff who are seeking to develop their enterprise skills and/or start a new business. U Start (Propeller) intends to procure a number of approved specialist mentors to complement the work of the in-house team in supporting potential and early-stage business start-ups. More details on the requirements and how to apply can be found in the attached documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003f9676-36e2-4975-bdb0-2c33cf44989c |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003f9676-36e2-4975-bdb0-2c33cf44989c
- 23 Feb 2022 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003f9676-36e2-4975-bdb0-2c33cf44989c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003f9676-36e2-4975-bdb0-2c33cf44989c
  24th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3075c781-d832-443a-a664-a71afb2868c3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef33b52a-d4da-444a-90a0-0d254526203d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d760f61-d92c-42de-ad17-193c7d100548

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