# Small Business Practical Support Framework

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Manchester Metropolitan University](/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £119,900
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Planned start: 16 May 2016
- Planned end: 16 October 2018
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a74b1fb6-ff43-445c-8add-23b35ebcf204-92568
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8124eb1f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

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 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 https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/mmu/aspx/

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- [Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-c8139edd-e0e2-4087-8d95-335acb4340f8): Manchester Metropolitan University
- [AV Supply, Installation and Maintenance - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-d3731b76-785c-4266-92e3-4975d22726ab): Manchester Metropolitan University
- [Assessment Centre Experience Services - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-172fa9d5-e252-4924-9d77-a57486fc748d): Manchester Metropolitan University

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a74b1fb6-ff43-445c-8add-23b35ebcf204-92568)