Student Employability and Enterprise Programme

Staffordshire County Council

Published: May 20, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 412,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 18, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Staffordshire County Council are procuring an employability and enterprise programme, that provides an online learning platform, intensive workshops, mentoring and support for post-16 Further Education students and year 9 Secondary School students, looking to set up their own business in Staffordshire now or in the future. It provides students with the skills to understand areas such as: Market Research, Business Planning, Operations, Financial Forecasting, Taxation, Marketing, Funding. Further details can be found in the tender specification.
The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and, subject to earlier termination in accordance with its terms, will continue until midnight on 31st August 2028. At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by up to 12 months - 1st September 2028 up to 31st August 2029 and 1st September 2029 up to 31st August 2030, on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.
The total estimated Contract value (excluding VAT) circa £412,000 over the total four (4) years.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 046661-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire County Council has issued 138 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 116 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £412,000 - £412,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 046661-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 18, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Staffordshire County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.