Provision of Business Support Consultants for DR!VE Project by Connector Media CIC t/a Sewing Rooms

Awarded 11 Jul 2021

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Awarded11 Jul 2021
Value£47,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3y 7mo ago1y 9mo term
Awarded 11 July 2021Expired 30 Mar 2023

Connector Media Community Interest Company t/a Sewing Rooms awarded a contract for the provision of business support consultants for the DR!VE Project.

The contract, valued at £47,000, was managed by Selnet Lancashire on behalf of Connector Media.

The DR!VE Project is a bespoke programme for Lancashire enterprises and entrepreneurs, filling gaps in business start-up and growth support.

Sewing Rooms, a social enterprise, delivers specialist business support through a team of advisers, focusing mainly on West and Central Lancashire, with committed private match funding.

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