Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3a-1634-73d8-956a-6a133b8f259f/business-consultancy-services-for-the-erdf-funded-enterprise-steps-project closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Business Consultancy Services for the ERDF funded Enterprise Steps Project [Newham College of Further Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newham-college-of-further-education) Estimated value £1 to £10,000 Published 30 Aug 2019 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department of Apprenticeships, Partnerships and Innovation (API) was established by Newham College of Further Education to lead on activities to support the local and regional regeneration and apprenticeship agenda, and to open up new ways of training and supporting individuals and businesses. The College supports businesses across a wide range of sectors, and specialises in support to business start-ups, creative businesses, and businesses owned by women and people from Black and Asian Minority Ethnic communities. Enterprise Steps is a part ERDF funded project led by Newham College in partnership with London South Bank University and Enterprise for London. The project will identify and engage pre-trade and early stage SMEs pan-London in areas of low enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups to create new enterprises and help existing enterprises survive, prosper and grow by delivering a three-stage programme: STAGE 1: New pre-start and fledgling enterprises receive a tailored programme to support their creation and establishment. STAGE 2: ENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROGRAMME: Existing early stage enterprises, along with new enterprises created through Stage 1 will agree a tailored programme of activities including mentoring and workshops, to help them survive, flourish and grow. STAGE 3: FASTRACK ESCALATOR : As part of the diagnostic assessment and action plan, new or early stage businesses with potential for growth will be identified. These will be benchmarked against a 5-point criteria for growth potential. Eligible enterprises will be enrolled onto the Fast Track Escalator programme, which provides additional one to one support, training and intensive strategy work. The advice delivered by Newham College will contribute to the overall outputs of the programme: • 355 enterprises supported • 220 new enterprises supported • 50 increased employment • 100 entrepreneurs supported • 15 new to the market products Enterprise Steps is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one of the European Union's Structural Funds which is used to tackle regional disparities across Europe. ERDF helps to stimulate economic development and growth; it provides support to businesses, encourages innovation and supports regeneration. Enterprise Steps delivery has recently been extended until December 2019 and as a result Newham College require the service of a business consultant to support the delivery of the Enterprise Steps ERDF funded project to potential businesses and entrepreneurs who could benefit from the support available The maximum number of days that can be offered is two days of consultancy per week. It is anticipated that the contract will last for 4 months (to 31st December 2019).We will accept applications from companies or individual consultants. Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/47f98078-8427-4e94-9ee7-cc60948bcbb7) 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. 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