Consultancy Business Support: Buisness Planning for Growth and Investment, Tender for ERDF X03120PR

Tender description

In order to support the delivery of the High Growth Centre ERDF project, the High Growth Centre at Thornton Science Park, University of Chester wishes to commission consultancy services to deliver business support in business planning for growth and investment to leaders and managers in existing or pre start high growth businesses in the advanced manufacturing, engineering, environment and automotive sectors, as part of an ERDF project, to be delivered by 30th June 2015. The support is required to take the form of 1:1 business support consultancy rather than courses. We have a particular need to target new (pre start) businesses therefore consultants should demonstrate they have ability to tailor activity to this client group. The appointed consultant/s will be required to provide Business Planning for Growth and Investment consultancy services that should include the following areas:  Business plan review and analysis of previous funding and investment bids (common themes).  Review of bid/proposal concepts and business alignment with funding opportunities.  Review of relevant funding opportunities across UK & EU with guidance on what is available now, what is forthcoming; and how best to respond to opportunities.  Preparing for and managing the Due Diligence process  Consideration of implementation and management aspects including risks and opportunities.  Identification and support with collaborative opportunities and where appropriate introduction to investor opportunities.