Published date: 7 January 2016

This notice was replaced on 23 November 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 25 November 2016, last edited 25 November 2016)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£8,000 to £10,000

Procurement reference

SHC2016/01.

Published date

7 January 2016

Closing date

5 February 2016

Contract start date

1 April 2016

Contract end date

31 March 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Start Up Business Support Service, Wirral.

Reference Number SHC2016/01.

Deadline date 5th February 2016

This deadline is for:-

Expression of Interest

Contract value total circa £10,000 per annum over a 3 year term
Location where the contract to be carried out - in or near Birkenhead, Wirral.

Is this suitable for smaller suppliers - Yes

Name of buying organisation - St Helens Chamber

Description of the contract

To deliver quality support to our Start Up Business services provided on the Wirral. Initially this will be subject to a 12 month Service Level Agreement subject to performance review, and extension for up to a further 12 or 24 months.

You will be required to arrange:-

a) Proactive support via a Volunteer Mentor programme, providing a mentor matching and recruitment service.
b) Organisation and running a regular bi - monthly Enterprise Club, co-ordinating the itinerary and guest speakers as required.
c) Fully serviced office accommodation, with desk space for one officer and private interview space for visitors.
d) Good public access - DDA compliant - with appropriate reception facilities.
e) Convenient kitchen / toilet facilities.
f) Provision of additional meeting rooms and organisation of regular Enterprise Club activity / Be Your Own Boss events / workshops / networking meetings (max 15-20 people) as required.

If you would like to tender for this work, please email purchasing@sthelenschamber.com and further information regarding the tender process will be provided. Please note the deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 5th February 2016.


About the buyer

Contact name

Tracy Mawson

Address

St Helens Chamber Ltd
Salisbury Street
St Helens
WA10 1FY
England

Telephone

01744 742020

Email

tracey.mawson@sthelenschamber.com

Website

www.sthelenschamber.com