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Invitation to tender for a series of innovation focused events

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited, the buying organisation based in Manchester, has initiated a tender titled "Invitation to tender for a series of innovation focused events." This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically event services (CPV code: 79952000), and takes place within Greater Manchester. The open procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd October 2016 and conclude on 31st October 2018. The total contract value is £48,000, and the tender period concluded on 7th September 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses geared towards event planning and management, particularly those with a keen focus on innovation and collaboration for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in logistics, venue management, and thematic event development will be well-suited to compete in this tender. The events aim to foster connections among SMEs, larger organisations, universities, and public institutions across priority sectors, including Digital, Creative and Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Smart Energy/Low Carbon.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for a series of innovation focused events

Notice Description

MIDAS is the inward investment agency for Greater Manchester, providing free of charge advice and assistance to national and international organisations looking to locate in the area or expand their existing operations. MIDAS' services include the provision of market research and labour information, assistance with finding property, access to grants and help to recruit and train staff. The key deliverable of this project is for MIDAS to deliver between eight and ten topic led innovation focused events at regular intervals between November 2016 and September 2018 fostering collaborative relationships between SME's, large organisations, universities and public institutions. Each event should be focused on the relevant topic and should be located within Greater Manchester in locations relevant to the market sector. Each event should aim to attract between 10 and 20 individuals. Larger events will be considered but must have received approval from MIDAS at least three months before the event date. The agency will have full control over the timings for example breakfast/ daytime/ dinner events. The event will be chaired by an industry expert. Each event should be focused on a specific topic aligned to each of MIDAS's priority sectors as follows: 1. Digital, Creative and Technology 2. Advanced Manufacturing 3. Life Sciences 4. Smart Energy/ Low Carbon For each event MIDAS will require: 1. The development of a well-reasoned and fully developed theme and delivery plan for each event. 2. Development of the agenda. 3. Sector targeted key messages for each event. 4. Venue finding and booking. 5. Event logistics including event timings. 6. An account manager to attend events and run logistics. 7. Room dressing (where appropriate.) 8. AV booking (where appropriate.) 9. Pre event communication copy and design. This should include invitations and company/researcher profiles of all participants to be sent in advance of event. 10. Invitation responses to be managed. 11. A point of contact for any queries in relation to the events. 12. Post event communication copy and design including thank you email and follow up communications. 13. Content creation and design of event collaterals such as place cards, programmes, company information documents (where appropriate.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15579163-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f7cfb4-bba0-407f-bba0-d0f874bf7588
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2018 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DON'T PANIC PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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