We are Hiring a Freelance Business Consultant

Are you a freelance business consultant looking for your next project?

The Project 

Share Bristol is an established Library of Things, operating on East Street since April 2024. Currently it is in a meanwhile space. It needs to find secure premises in the next 12 months. Share Bristol has the potential to become a fixture on the high street and branch out into skills workshops and repair activities  

As part of the Bedminster Property Partnership programme (Programme – Local Property Partnerships — Platform Places) we are developing the business plan that will enable Share Bristol to secure a more permanent home on East Street. 

The task 

We are seeking a consultant to undertake business planning specific to Share Bristol Bedminster. The work will involve 

• consulting with the team and board to understand Share Bristol’s challenges and ambitions 

• designing a viable business model based on prospective available units on East Street and Share Bristol’s existing and potential income streams 

• Outlining the space requirements. 

• Researching the outline cost and income models for the activities to assess their ability to add financial as well as social value to the project. 

• Producing a report and recommendations on next steps 

It is anticipated to be in the order of 10 days’ work undertaken over a period of no more than 2 months. 

Further information can be obtained from Anna Ralph, annastasier@gmail.com. 

Register your interest 

Those interested in tendering for the work should return the following to Steve.Sayers@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk: 

1) breakdown of work and outputs alongside a cost schedule 

2) A summary of relevant experience and what skills and experience will be brought to the task is also required. 

Deadline 

9am on 24th February 2025.