Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
1 Staffordshire Place
STAFFORD
ST162LP
Contact
Gillian Sperrink
gillian.sperrink@staffordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1785854652
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Start Up Scheme for Staffordshire
Reference number
IA2358
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is an electronic tender accessible only via Proactis portal: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
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 (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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £240,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
Staffordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 (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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 July 2021
End date
30 June 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 April 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 April 2021
Local time
2:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
2 Staffordshire Place Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Staffordshire County Council
2 Staffordshire Place Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom