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LPS CAS - Peer Network Support - RFQ 15285018

Lancashire County Council

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02 Sep 2021 at 12:39

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24 May 2021 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "LPS CAS - Peer Network Support - RFQ 15285018" is being conducted by Lancashire County Council, as the accountable body for the Lancashire Growth Hub. The contract is classified under "Business development consultancy services" and is aimed at delivering a Peer Network programme across the North West of England. This initiative, which involves up to 30 cohorts slated for completion by 31st March 2022, has a total budget of £900,000. The tender period closes on 25th June 2021, with the contract effective from 1st July 2021 to 31st March 2022. This procurement process is being executed through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in business consultancy and development services. Companies that specialise in delivering training, mentoring, and business improvement programmes would be well-positioned to engage with this initiative, which aims to bolster the resilience and productivity of SMEs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing economic transitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CAS - Peer Network Support - RFQ 15285018

Notice Description

The Council, as Accountable Body for the Lancashire Growth Hub (Boost) is seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for cohorts of Peer Networks between July 2021 and 31st March 2022 with a potential extension option available. In total up to 30 cohorts will be delivered. The Service Provider will deliver a Peer Network programme through the delivery of Action Learning Sessions, One to One Support and the associated administration, reporting, monitoring and delivery required for these. Peer Networks is a national initiative that is being delivered locally in England through the LEP network and their respective Growth Hubs. The programme's longer-term aims are focused on reducing the UK productivity gap by helping business leaders find practical solutions to strategic and operational challenges. It also forms part of the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing EU transition, seeking to improve the resilience of SMEs, their capability to adapt their business models to the "new normal" and position themselves for future success, driving longer-term productivity gains.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6dc48cc-e373-4727-9261-d61b13a14a8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4b1c8f-e164-4632-bded-a47bca0a3419
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£820,148 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Asesoria Group Limited

Biz Smarts Ltd

Business Information Group Ltd

Community & Business Partners CIC

Elementas

Essentialise Imperative Solutions

Growth Lancashire Ltd

IBD Business Advice Group Ltd

Marketing Lancashire Ltd

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

North West Aerospace Alliance

Northern Automotive Alliance

Events First Ltd (T/A Northwen Power Women)

The Growing Club CIC

Scale-Ability Ltd

Shout Network Limited

Vedas Recruitment & Training Limited

Winning Pitch Trading Limited

Further Information

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