Award of Consultancy and Expert Support for Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme
University Of Chester · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Consultancy and Expert Support for Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme
Awarded 27 Feb 2017
Awarded27 Feb 2017
Value£50,000.00
AgencyUniversity Of Chester
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 8y 1mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 27 Feb 2017Expired 29 Sept 2018
About
The University of Chester awarded a contract to Ashby House Limited, Economic Solutions trading as Manchester Growth Company (MGC), Matchbox Associates Limited, MCM2 Limited, and Winning Pitch Trading Limited for consultancy and expert support to deliver business support to SMEs and entrepreneurs under the ERDF-funded Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme.
The contract, valued at AUD 50,000, was split into 10 lots reflecting session length, complexity, and subject type, with the appointed suppliers providing practical experience and a value-for-money approach.
The programme, backed by a £2.7m ERDF investment, aimed to achieve agreed outputs by December 2018.
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Won by Ashby House Limited,Economic Solutions trading as Manchester Growth Company (MGC),Matchbox Associates Limited,MCM2 Limited,Winning Pitch Trading Limited · University Of Chester
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