Award

Digital, Creative and Technology Business Support Programme

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2018 at 15:29

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

31 Jan 2018 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2018 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Digital, Creative and Technology Business Support Programme" aimed at supporting SMEs within the digital, creative and technology sectors. The contract, awarded on 26 March 2018, has a value of £505,000 and is set to commence on 9 April 2018, continuing until 31 December 2021. This open procurement method involved a tender period that closed on 6 March 2018. The project is located in the Greater Manchester area, specifically within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and focuses on consultancy services related to business development.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in digital, creative, and technology services. Firms that can deliver tailored support, such as training, workshops, and strategic consulting, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on scaling strategies, market access, and leadership development suggests that innovative SMEs capable of providing comprehensive business support services are particularly suited for engagement in this programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital, Creative and Technology Business Support Programme

Notice Description

The Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a provider to continue the co- delivery of the sector specific growth programme, Greater Connected, as well as design, launch and deliver a follow-up advanced scale-up programme for suitable Digital, Creative and Technology SMEs. Over the past one and half years the BGH has been running a cohort programme called Greater Connected. The programme took up to 20 business owners at a time through an intensive growth curriculum specifically designed for the Digital, Creative and Technology SMEs in the Greater Manchester area. The programme involved 2 full day workshops from industry experts and practitioners as well as 1 half day coaching session in smaller groups. Topics covered during the programme covered: * strategies for scaling up; * sales and marketing; * building strong work teams; * communicating with influence; * navigating conflict; * leading others to succeed; * overcoming financial obstacles. Additionally, the programme also focused on creating and community for the alumni which benefited them by gaining access to bespoke events, pitch competitions, skill shares and collaboration opportunities. Currently anticipated areas of support, based on findings of the Scale-up Institute and our knowledge to date, include but are not limited to: * talent and skills; * leadership capacity; * access to markets; * finance; * infrastructure. Additional information: You are required to make your ITT submission via the Growth Company In-tend e-tendering platform:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c13b540-ca8e-48d6-853d-2a14cb8d7f97
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£505,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 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

WE ARE FORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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