Award of Framework for Start-up Support Services in Greater Manchester
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework for Start-up Support Services in Greater Manchester
Awarded 02 Jan 2018
Awarded02 Jan 2018
Value£4,166,666.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 10mo ago4y 12mo term
Awarded 2 Jan 2018Expired 31 Dec 2022
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The Business Growth Hub Limited awarded a contract to Ruby Star Associates Ltd, Upturn Enterprise Limited, Chapel Street Business Forum T/A The Business Group Salford, Innovas Consulting Solutions Ltd, David Waterfall, PEOPLEPLUS GROUP LIMITED, and Greater Manches for the delivery of pre-start and post-start support to individuals seeking to start and sustain businesses in Greater Manchester.
The framework establishes a panel of providers from which individual programmes of work will be commissioned via mini-competitions, with an initial term to December 2018 and potential extension up to five years.
The contract value is AUD 4,166,666.
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Award of Framework for Start-up Support Services in Greater Manchester
Won by Ruby Star Associates Ltd,Upturn Enterprise Limited,Chapel Street Business Forum T/A The Business Group Salford,Innovas Consulting Solutions Ltd,David Waterfall,PEOPLEPLUS GROUP LIMITED,Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation,WINNING PITCH LIMITED,MATCHBOX ASSOCIATES LIMITED,Know and Do Ltd,Enterprise4All (North West) Ltd,Blue Orchid Enterprise Solutions Ltd,Business & IP Centre Manchester City Council · THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
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