Business Adviser Support for Velocity Growth Hub in Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Luton
SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedBusiness Adviser Support for Velocity Growth Hub in Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Luton
Awarded 19 Feb 2018
Awarded19 Feb 2018
Value£76,390.00
SupplierFIRST ASCENT GROUP LTD
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 11mo ago10mo term
Awarded 19 Feb 2018Expired 10 Dec 2018
About
South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership Limited awarded a contract to First Ascent Group Ltd for business adviser support in Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Luton boroughs on behalf of the Velocity Growth Hub until December 2018.
The contract, valued at AUD 76,390, was part-funded by ERDF and formed part of the Velocity ERDF Project.
The supplier was required to provide business support and brokerage services to eligible SMEs and social enterprises, helping them develop action plans to grow their businesses and promoting Velocity workshops and events.
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