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title: "IA2358"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029fbd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-30"
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# IA2358

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029fbd

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council is currently at the award stage of the "Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire", a public procurement process aimed at providing business and management consultancy services. The scheme is set to run for two years starting from July 1, 2021, covering all areas of Staffordshire, excluding Stoke on Trent. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which has attracted various proposals, with a contract value of £240,000 for the delivery of services aimed at supporting new business ventures in priority sectors, including digital, agri-tech, and hospitality. Key outputs expected from the awarded provider include engaging 1,000 individuals impacted by Covid-19 and creating at least 200 new enterprises annually.

This procurement opportunity provides a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses offering consultancy and training services focused on supporting new entrepreneurs. Companies with expertise in start-up advisory, financial planning, or sector-specific training will be well-positioned to bid, as the initiative targets individuals who are looking to establish new businesses and require a comprehensive support ecosystem. The Start Up Scheme emphasises ongoing support, which could lead to fruitful partnerships and client relationships for successful bidders in this vibrant regional economy.

## 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 is commissioning 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 (cashflow 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014994-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 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 | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 18:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014994-2021
- 26 Mar 2021 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006219-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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