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Award of Small Business Innovation Support Framework Agreement to Eight Suppliers by Manchester Metropolitan University

Awarded 28 Sep 2016

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Awarded28 Sep 2016
Value£3,010.00
SupplierC-Tech Innovation Ltd,Morgan James Consulting Ltd,Paul Hesp Management Consultancy (PHMC),Potential Unearthed Ltd,RubyStar Associates Ltd,Sheena Carroll HR Solutions Limited,WhyNotChange Ltd,Wild Business Consultancy Limited
AgencyManchester Metropolitan University
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 8mo ago2y 5mo term
Awarded 28 Sept 2016Expired 28 Feb 2019

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Manchester Metropolitan University awarded a contract to C-Tech Innovation Ltd, Morgan James Consulting Ltd, Paul Hesp Management Consultancy (PHMC), Potential Unearthed Ltd, RubyStar Associates Ltd, Sheena Carroll HR Solutions Limited, WhyNotChange Ltd, and Wild Busi for a framework agreement to deliver business innovation support sessions under the Smart Cheshire Programme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The programme targets small and medium-sized enterprises in Cheshire and Warrington, providing a four-month structured programme of expert advice, workshops, peer-to-peer support, and individual coaching to approximately 150 companies.

The contract value is £3,010.

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