Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfb-69ba-70f7-af69-089dcc9f0ee6/small-business-practical-support-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Small Business Practical Support Framework [Manchester Metropolitan University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university) Estimated value £109,000 to £119,900 Published 1 Apr 2016 Deadline Closed 18 Apr 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Manchester Metropolitan University invites you to submit a proposal for the Small Business Practical Support Framework Agreement, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The framework will comprise of a number of successful applicants who will provide expert coaching/mentoring sessions to Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Organisations in the following areas: • Finance for Growth • Innovation and Risk • Recruitment, People Management and Human Resources • Culture and Change Management • Small Business and Start-Up Finance • Value Proposition(s) • People Management and Human Resources • Sales and Marketing • Leadership Sessions will be provided to delegates across both campuses in Manchester and Cheshire. Additional information: In order to access the tender documents and submit a response, suppliers must first register on Manchester Metropolitan University's electronic tendering system, 'Intend'. Please use the web link [in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home) and follow the registration instructions. ### Delivery Notes In order to be considered for participation suppliers must complete and return one electronic copy of their tender response via the 'Intend' electronic tendering portal. Your submission must be received via the portal, no later than 12 noon, Monday 18th April 2016. Any submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. Any paper submissions received will not be considered. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF ### Funding Description ### European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Coaching services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8124eb1f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileManchester Metropolitan University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)