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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9965455-fcc5-4b95-b5c9-9144acb27d01

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Start Up Scheme that includes group and one-to-one mentoring for prospective entrepreneurs in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under Business and management consultancy services (CPV: 79410000), followed an open procedure above the threshold. The tender was initially published on 15th April 2024, with a tender period ending on 17th May 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded to The NextGen Business Support Services Ltd for a total value of £360,000, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2027.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in business consultancy and mentoring services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the focus on providing tailored mentoring and support for start-ups. By positioning themselves as essential partners in entrepreneurship development, eligible businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with regional authorities and budding entrepreneurs.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council wishes to procure a provider for a Start Up Scheme to provide group and one to one mentoring to those looking to start their own business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4dbd68-2a57-4678-bb8d-ae4dae3ed6f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £337,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NEXTGEN BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4dbd68-2a57-4678-bb8d-ae4dae3ed6f7
- 15 Apr 2024 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079c359f-63cb-4825-b772-13b1a9f1506c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4dbd68-2a57-4678-bb8d-ae4dae3ed6f7
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079c359f-63cb-4825-b772-13b1a9f1506c
  15th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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