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

Awarded 31 May 2023

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Awarded31 May 2023
Value£7,680,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFinance & Insurance
Expires in 5mo3y 10mo term, 90% elapsed
Awarded 31 May 2023Expires 30 Mar 2027

The Start-Up Loans Company awarded contracts to Biz Britain and Virgin Start Up for National Business Support Partner services under the Start Up Loans scheme.

The partners are responsible for providing credit broking services for personal loans to applicants preparing to start or operating early-stage businesses, covering the whole of the UK.

Each agreement has an initial term of 24 months, with a maximum of two extensions of up to 12 months each, allowing a maximum extension period of up to 24 months.

The total contract value is £7,680,000.

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