--- title: "IA2358 Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-11" --- # IA2358 Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2fc398f-edd9-412b-b437-7543709091b3.json) ## Summary Staffordshire County Council is seeking providers for the "IA2358 Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire", aimed at delivering start-up training to individuals looking to establish businesses within the county, excluding Stoke on Trent. The procurement stage is currently active, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2023, with a total value of £240,000. Key deliverables include engaging 1,000 individuals yearly who were impacted by Covid-19, resulting in 200 new enterprises annually across Staffordshire's focus sectors, including digital, agri-tech, manufacturing, and professional services. The tender period ends on 27th April 2021. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in business consultancy and training. Organisations experienced in delivering comprehensive business support, including cash flow management and networking services, will find this tender particularly relevant for contributing to Staffordshire's economic recovery and growth within its priority sectors. ## Notice In July 2020 the County Council commissioned a new start up service for one year to complement existing start-up courses available in Staffordshire There are a considerable amount of people facing an uncertain future, despite the robust nature of the Staffordshire economy. Many of these people are likely to be skilled in many different ways. The Start Up programme will be available for any good business idea, but the focus to join the programme will be on Staffordshire's priority sectors as shown below: Digital sectors. Innovation relating to climate change. Agri-tech. Manufacturing including food tech. Engineering Advanced materials. Professional Services Hospitality and leisure sectors. Innovation relating to health and care incl. Med Tech and Health & Safety. The County Council now wishes to commission a further two years of start-up training to start on 1st July 2021. The service provided will cover all areas of Staffordshire except for Stoke on Trent and will be eligible for all individuals who wish to establish a new business within the boundaries of Staffordshire. The following is a list of the minimum requirements of the scheme a. Awareness Session (basics of starting a business, taxation, businesses planning) b. Masterclass Session (cash flow forecasting, personal survival budgets and marketing) c. One to One with a Business Adviser (bespoke start-up advice and financial planning) d. Networking Sessions (quarterly seminars, workshops, and networking sessions e. Ongoing support through their first 12 months of trading The County Council would require the following outputs to be met by the Provider of the Start Up Scheme: a. 1000 individuals a year affected by Covid 19 engaging with the programme provider b. 300 individuals a year affected by Covid 19 starting on the programme c. 200 new enterprises a year being created across Staffordshire d. 75% three-year survivability rate a year for those new enterprises ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742229b8-5f61-4772-8e90-cdc5957a5d0d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2021 at 11:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742229b8-5f61-4772-8e90-cdc5957a5d0d - 26 Mar 2021 at 13:04 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742229b8-5f61-4772-8e90-cdc5957a5d0d - 26 Mar 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a41f8dd-56ed-4efc-a6f4-7a560fe290dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742229b8-5f61-4772-8e90-cdc5957a5d0d 26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a41f8dd-56ed-4efc-a6f4-7a560fe290dd 26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login?ssostate=@3g2VGpSYVZsST0=NjJNT08=UkZwV Contracts Finder Log In - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Reply via the Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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