Award

Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework 2

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2021 at 15:29

Tender

10 Jun 2021 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework 2," which is classified under business and management consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, following a successful tender process. The contract will be executed in Greater Manchester, with a total allocated budget of approximately £300,000, covering services from the award date until 31 March 2022. Providers interested in participating were required to submit their proposals by 2 July 2021, with the award made on 8 July 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a government-backed initiative targeted at enhancing local business capabilities through peer networking. Businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those focused on supporting SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the structure of the cohorts, potential providers should demonstrate flexibility in service delivery to meet varied client needs, as cohorts will be conducted over several months within the local economic context.

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Notice Title

Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework 2

Notice Description

GC Business Growth Hub is seeking to procure a panel of providers who will deliver the service on an individual cohort basis, with potential providers asked to specify the total number of cohorts they wish to deliver - or specify their lower and upper number (provide a band) to provide us with more flexible procurement and deployment options. A group of 25 cohorts will be delivered. Peer Networks is a national initiative that will be delivered locally through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) network and local Growth Hubs. The Business Hub will be delivering this service in Greater Manchester. The programme invites leaders and senior managers from the SME business community who meet the eligibility criteria below to participate in a local peer network that will meet regularly over several months. The programme invites leaders and senior managers from the SME business community who meet the eligibility criteria below to participate in a local peer network that will meet regularly over several months. Timings: Completion by end March 2022 Additional information: The contract period will be from the award date until the 31st March 2022, with an option, to be exercised at GM Business Support Limited sole discretion for 3 periods of one year each. The value of activity under this framework up to 31st March 2022 is expected to be in the region of PS300,000. Each complete cohort of support has been budgeted to cost between PS6k and PS10k (excluding VAT). Please note that any extensions to this contract are subject to further funding being secured.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a97c38a-4af8-497a-810c-249b22860093
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379fe8e7-b405-4cba-adee-e1411abfc6e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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 5JW
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
4
Supplier Names

IBD BUSINESS ADVICE GROUP

LEORON UK, SNC ENTERPRISES

NEW LEVEL RESULTS

PRACTICAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS

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