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Invitation to Tender for a Web Based Mentoring Platform Application

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

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03 Apr 2019 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved an invitation to tender from the Business Growth Hub Limited, seeking a provider to design, develop, and maintain a web-based mentoring platform application. The process falls under the services category, specifically within the software programming and consultancy services sector (CPV code: 72200000). The tender period ended on 17 April 2019, with a value of £100,000. The contract will commence on 1 May 2019 and is expected to run until 30 April 2020, with operations based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, aimed at facilitating broad participation among prospective suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in creating digital platforms and solutions for mentoring or support networks. Companies that align with the Business Growth Hub’s commitment to digital transformation, either through onshore development within the UK or offshore practices, may find this a valuable opportunity to engage with SMEs and other enterprises involved in mentoring initiatives. As the Business Growth Hub seeks to enhance its mentoring programmes, firms capable of streamlining operational efficiencies through innovative technological solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for a Web Based Mentoring Platform Application

Notice Description

GC Business Growth Hub wishes to appoint a provider to enter into a contract to design, develop and maintain the delivery of a web-based mentoring platform. GC Business Growth Hub is looking to work closely with a creative and strategic development partner to reinforce our commitment to digital transformation and can either be based "On Shore" within the UK or "Off Shore" development practices. Since 2012 the GC BGH Mentoring Programme has collaborated with a number of organisations and programmes to support the development of mentor networks and create an appetite for business mentoring for local, regional and national project work. To date this includes: * The creation of 700+ mentoring relationships with a matching success rate of 95% * A bank of 200+ business mentors who volunteer their time to mentor Greater Manchester SME businesses * 4 Mentoring Programmes running concurrently: BGH Mentoring Programme for microbusinesses and SMES, Mentoring programme for tech sector start-ups, The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator and Be the Business national roll-out: Mentoring for Growth To support future growth and scale up of the GC Business Growth Hub mentoring programme we require an online portal to streamline and make efficiencies in our operations and administration yet retain all the successful elements of existing GC BGH mentoring programs https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/61

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-243fd158-27ec-4dfd-94e5-33c510bad198
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71088c0d-0898-458a-b798-7cc4f1036ebd
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2019 - 12 May 2020 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

CTI DIGITAL

Further Information

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