# DfT Rural Transport - Business Engagement Coach

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Connected Places Catapult.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Connected Places Catapult](/buyers/connected-places-catapult/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £55,000
- Published: 6 March 2024
- Contract start: 23 April 2024
- Contract end: 9 December 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 180c12a9-729a-487c-9cf3-9ba4a73c01b3-729850
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7e50ae-bcb0-4736-87d0-009b90018c98

## Description

The primary aim of this contract is to guide small and medium enterprises \(SME\) in the elaboration of a commercially viable business in the transportation industry\. Moreover, the coach will engage with consortiums, comprised of SMEs and Local Authorities, to facilitate strong collaboration and drive trial impact\. In parallel, the coach will advise local authorities on accommodating innovation in procurement frameworks to solve complex challenges related to rural transportation If interested, please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will be able to download the tender documents: https://procontract\.due-north\.com/Register Additional information: If interested, please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will be able to download the tender documents: https://procontract\.due-north\.com/Register

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180c12a9-729a-487c-9cf3-9ba4a73c01b3-729850)