Award

Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2021 at 14:13

TenderAmendment

02 Sep 2020 at 14:52

Tender

28 Aug 2020 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is conducting the Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework procurement process, focusing on business and management consultancy services. Located in Greater Manchester, the procurement is currently in the award stage, with an active contract period from 1st October 2020 to 31st December 2021. The initiative, aimed at SMEs, involves an initial provision of 16 pilot cohorts and covers a budget between £300,000 and £1,200,000, depending on possible extensions. Potential providers had a tender submission deadline on 14th September 2020.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for businesses involved in consulting, training, and development services, particularly those that specialise in SME support and management consultancy. Companies that excel in delivering virtual training sessions and tailored engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract, providing support in areas such as finance, HR, marketing, and digital transformation. The service aims to foster collaborative learning among SME leaders, making it a valuable project for consultants focused on relationship-building and personalised guidance.

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Notice Title

Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework

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. An initial group of 16 pilot cohorts will be delivered, with a view to potentially expanding this number if additional funding is available during the autumn and if further extended. 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 Service Specification Cohort size: Circa 11 owners/managers Number of sessions: 9 virtual sessions by video conference of two hours each per cohort, led by a trained facilitator, or alternatively, 6 sessions of three hours each Individual support: Each participant will also receive 1hr of dedicated one to one engagement with the facilitator to determine what additional support they need. Additional in-depth support will be provided by referral to the Business Growth Hub, for further support i.e. through Account Management / Coaching / Mentoring or Specialist advice. Participants will then receive a minimum of 3 1/2 hours of individual support per participant. Frequency of sessions: Fortnightly typically but can be varied, providing cohorts finish no later than the end of March 21. Topic selection : Participants will determine what subjects will be discussed, but we anticipate these may include: Finance; HR; Sales and Marketing; Adjusting to social distancing; Business Model Innovation; Change Management; Embedding formal management processes and systems; Digital (incl adoption and implementation of technology, cyber security); Use of data to drive value in the business; EU transition; Net zero Timings: Completion by end March 2021 Additional information: The contract period will be from the award date until the 31st March 2021, 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 2021 is expected to be in the region of PS300,000. Including any extension periods, the total framework will not exceed a maximum of PS1,200,000 (excluding VAT). 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-b5fd17-6e4cd72f-a115-4d34-9897-fd97ea6a0d45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2009a21-b2a7-4309-a9d1-a635a9e26e12
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
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 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
Nick Batty
Contact Email
nick.batty@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
0161 237 4044

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

16 SUPPLIERS AWARDED

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