# 001266 Start-Ups in London Libraries Programme Delivery of 'Get Started Workshop'

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The British Library.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The British Library](/buyers/british-library/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £100,000
- Published: 3 January 2019
- Contract start: 25 February 2019
- Contract end: 31 August 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5e2b57bf-4fb2-47d4-821c-7468959b39a3-261490
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7628fa47-24d1-4030-ada0-2d72c3c22661

## Description

The British Library successfully bid to deliver the Start-ups in London Libraries \(SiLL\) project which commenced in October 2018\. The SiLL project has been informed by the British Libraries 12\+ years' experience in supporting people from diverse backgrounds to start, protect and grow successful businesses through the Business & IP Centre\. Start-ups in London Libraries' will deliver business support via libraries across ten London boroughs, in a hub and spoke model\. The British Library SiLL project will be delivered across the following boroughs: Bexley, Croydon, Greenwich, Haringey, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest\. Start-ups in London Libraries is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund \(ERDF\)\. The programme is designed to provide pre-start and start-up advice and support to individuals and entrepreneurs thinking about starting up a business, by enabling them to turn innovative ideas into realistic business ventures\. This tender is to select a partner to deliver the Start-ups in London Libraries \(SiLL\) 'Get Started Workshops'\. The 'Get Started' workshop should include: - How to test if your idea is viable - How to register a business - Understanding the essentials of a good business plan and how it applies to a start-up - Knowing your customers and competitors - Financing a start-up and managing cash flow - Legal and tax obligations - Understanding the work life balance and the challenges of starting up a business - A business start-up checklist and common pitfalls to be avoided of running a business If you are interested in this opportunity, please access the British Library's eTendering portal \(https://bl\.bravosolution\.co\.uk\) and click on the 'View current opportunities and notices' link on the home page for further details on registering, downloading the tender documentation and submitting a response\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e2b57bf-4fb2-47d4-821c-7468959b39a3-261490)