# GB-Stoke on Trent: biSU mentoring and workshops

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Staffordshire University.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Staffordshire University](/buyers/staffordshire-university/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £50,000
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Contract start: 1 July 2016
- Contract end: 30 June 2018
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ed8c7d22-ae28-4ec2-ab5a-bf6dd5e4ef39-94001
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e839b57-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

Provision of mentoring and workshops to support mentees for new start up businesses\.The be Inspired at Staffordshire University \(biSU\) project, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund \(ERDF\), engenders an enterprising collaboration of investors, entrepreneurs, business mentors, academics and industry leaders through business, networking and leadership events and provision of springboard opportunities for new start-ups\. We offer budding graduate and student entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their business with full support \(including training, mentoring, financial assistance and networking opportunities\) through start-up and the first vital steps of growth\. Based on 15 years of stats, we believe that our innovative approach offers one of the best means establishing new businesses and improving their chances of survival and growth for the future\. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises \(SMEs\)\. However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8c7d22-ae28-4ec2-ab5a-bf6dd5e4ef39-94001)