Student Employability and Enterprise Programme
Description: Staffordshire County Council are procuring an employability and enterprise programme, that provides an online learning platform, intensive workshops, mentoring and support for post-16 Further Education students and year 9 Secondary School students, looking to set up their own business in Staffordshire now or in the future. It provides students with the skills to understand areas such as: Market Research, Business Planning, Operations, Financial Forecasting, Taxation, Marketing, Funding. Further details can be found in the tender specification. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and, subject to earlier termination in accordance with its terms, will continue until midnight on 31st August 2028. At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by up to 12 months - 1st September 2028 up to 31st August 2029 and 1st (read more...)
Summary: Staffordshire County Council is launching a procurement process for the "Student Employability and Enterprise Programme" in the UK, specifically targeted at enhancing employability skills for post-16 Further Education and year 9 Secondary School students. This initiative, under the open procurement method, falls within the services category with a special regime of light touch. The contract period begins on 1st September 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2028, with potential extensions up to August 2030. Located in Stafford, the county council seeks submissions by 18th June 2026, with the opportunity making use of CPV codes 80210000 and 80530000, related to technical and vocational secondary education and vocational training services.