The Start-Up Loans Company · Awarded contract
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Award of Business Support Partner Agreements for Start Up Loans Scheme

Awarded 01 Apr 2023

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Awarded01 Apr 2023
Value£18,026,000.00
SupplierEnterprise Loans East Midlands,Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd,Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services,Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services,The Enterprise Fund Ltd,DSL Business Finance Ltd,Capitalise Business Support Limited,SWIG Finance Limited,Enterprise Loans East Midlands,Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd,The Enterprise Fund Limited,X-Forces (XF) CIC,The Prince's Trust
AgencyThe Start-Up Loans Company
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryFinance & Insurance
Expires in 5mo3y 12mo term, 90% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2023Expires 30 Mar 2027

About

The Start-Up Loans Company awarded contracts to Enterprise Loans East Midlands, Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd, Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services, The Enterprise Fund Ltd, DSL Business Finance Ltd, and Capita for Business Support Partner services under the Start Up Loans scheme.

The procurement established agreements across 15 lots, with up to 16 contracts available, covering credit broking services for personal loans to applicants preparing to start or operating early-stage businesses.

Some partners cover the whole UK, others specific regions, and specialists focus on applicants with specific characteristics.

Each contract has an initial 24-month term with options for up to two 12-month extensions, for a maximum extension period of 24 months.

The total contract value is approximately AUD 18,026,000.

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