Staffordshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Business Support Helpline Service for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub

Awarded 31 Mar 2016

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Awarded31 Mar 2016
Value£360,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 7mo ago6y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 30 Mar 2022

Staffordshire County Council awarded a contract to Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Industry Limited for the operation of a business support helpline service on behalf of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

The service provides a single point of contact for businesses of any scale seeking advice and support across Staffordshire County Council and City of Stoke-on-Trent Council areas, forming the core of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub.

The contract value is £360,000.

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