University Of Chester · Awarded contract

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Business Planning Consultancy for ERDF High Growth Centre at University of Chester

Awarded 10 May 2015

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Awarded10 May 2015

Value£28,900.00

SupplierC-Tech Innovation

AgencyUniversity Of Chester

RegionNorth West

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 11y 4mo ago2mo term

Awarded 10 May 2015Expired 29 June 2015

About

University Of Chester awarded a contract to C-Tech Innovation for consultancy services to deliver business planning for growth and investment support to leaders and managers in existing or pre-start high growth businesses in the advanced manufacturing, engineering, environment, and automotive sectors, as part of the High Growth Centre ERDF project.

The support was to be provided as 1:1 business support consultancy, with a particular focus on targeting new (pre-start) businesses.

The consultancy covered business plan review and analysis of previous funding and investment bids, review of bid/proposal concepts and alignment with funding opportunities, guidance on UK and EU funding opportunities, preparing for and managing the due diligence process, consideration of implementation and management aspects including risks and opportunities, and identification and support with collaborative opportunities and investor introductions.

The contract value was £28,900.

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