Award

Specialist Innovation Services

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

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Award

23 Nov 2017 at 09:56

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

28 Sep 2017 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Sep 2017 at 13:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver Specialist Innovation Services. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the open tendering procedure. The contract is expected to commence on 23rd October 2017 and will run until 22nd October 2018, with a potential one-year extension subject to funding. The project, classified under Business and management consultancy and related services, is based in North West England and has a total budget of £120,000, requiring a minimum financial commitment of £50,000 from the awarded supplier. The deadline for tender submissions was 9th October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in innovation support and consultancy services. Companies with experience in project management, marketing, and stakeholder engagement will be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those capable of fostering collaborative relationships between business and academia. The successful supplier will be tasked with building networks, mobilising experts, and enhancing the services provided through the Innovation Network and Voucher Scheme, creating avenues for business growth and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Innovation Services

Notice Description

The Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a service provider for the delivery of specialist support to the Innovation Service. Elements of the service where support has been identified are: 1. The Innovation Network 2. The Innovation Voucher Scheme 3. Project Management & Marketing. The supplier will be required to: * Provide expertise in the specific topic area of Innovation and network/relationship building * Mobilise their own networks to identify and recruit key experts/stakeholders * Have a deep understanding of product/service development * Commission web developers, designers and marketers * Attend meetings and progress (where required) key expert, and stakeholder relationships to encourage collaboration and increase membership of the knowledge exchange A key deliverable for this programme is to establish collaborative partnerships between business and academia and as such we will be involving universities and research establishments where appropriate. We envisage that providers will have the necessary experience and skills in developing collaborative relationships and can demonstrate where they have developed similar networks or communities of innovators. Period of Contract: The contract period will be from 23rd October 2017 until 22nd October 2018 with an option to extend for a further year (subject to funding)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c9addd8-3240-4917-9952-f0751deecdac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174d6a59-e353-459b-a3e7-18ae7b3c986d
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
Not specified
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2017 - 23 Oct 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
1
Supplier Name

WHITTLE HALL FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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