Award

Business Advisors (Vision Enablers): Start-Up Vision (CRF)

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2022 at 10:07

TenderAmendment

09 Dec 2021 at 09:38

Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking to appoint five Business Advisors as part of the "Start-Up Vision" programme, designed to support early-stage and pre-start businesses across the North West of England. The procurement process is currently active, and the contract period runs from 4th January 2022 to 30th June 2022. The total budget for this initiative is £180,000, with a maximum of £36,000 allocated for each geographical lot, covering Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, and a Core Vision Enabler for other GM local authorities. Interested suppliers must apply by 16th December 2021 through an open procedure below the threshold. 

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business advisory and consultancy services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms that can demonstrate experience in client relationship management, eligibility assessment, and performance monitoring will be well-positioned to compete. With a potential to establish long-term client relationships and contribute to the economic growth of the region, this contract represents a valuable opportunity for capable suppliers looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. 

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Notice Title

Business Advisors (Vision Enablers): Start-Up Vision (CRF)

Notice Description

GC Business Growth Hub (GC BGH) wishes to appoint 5 Business Advisors (Vision Enablers) to support the delivery of a brand-new, innovative programme for early stage and pre-start businesses: Start-Up Vision. This 6-month pilot programme is funded under the Community Renewal Fund. The project is split into 5 specific geographical lots. A supplier can only apply for a maximum of 2 lots. Lot 1: Bolton Vision Enabler (20% of overall delivery) Lot 2: Manchester Vision Enabler (20% of overall delivery) Lot 3: Oldham Vision Enabler (20% of overall delivery) Lot 4: Rochdale Vision Enabler (20% of overall delivery) Lot 5: Core Vision Enabler ((covering the 6 other GM local authorities.) (20% of overall delivery)) The successful candidates are expected to be a single point of contact for 40 onboarded clients each, with key responsibilities including: Handling client enquiries via, phone and email, initially assessing the growth potential and business needs using appropriate tools, processes and systems where required and Establishing and maintaining effective relationships and key client contacts Ensure that potential clients comply with the project eligibility criteria by ensuring that initial eligibility checks, prior to formal assessment and action planning are carried out. Making sure clients are personally introduced to those services identified as appropriate (internal and external) and monitor the delivery of these services is to support the client's strategy and/or objectives and address those barriers to growth identified Ensure that the monitoring and collection of output and impacts data is undertaken throughout the project and at the conclusion of each individual project in-line with funders' requirements Ensure client enquiries and partner referrals are correctly recorded on GC's CRM and associated service specific data capturing systems, updating progress against agreed actions as plans progress and ensure all administration is completed in timely manner against deadlines and is checked for accuracy Work with the relevant businesses closely to monitor any outputs including new jobs created/safeguarded, any GVA increase and other service specific outputs and outcomes that result from activities undertaken Liaise with CRF grant coordinator The value of activity under this framework will must not exceed a maximum of PS180,000 excluding VAT (PS36,000 per lot). Payment will be PS6k per month but GMBS reserve the right to withhold PS3k if sufficient progress against the monthly outcome/targets (Appendix 4) has not been reached. Any withheld payments will be paid in the following month on completion of outcomes/targets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad5aff74-c78b-4a20-a7ef-49f837bfb73a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76408aaa-aec9-4b9a-bb5d-af3d9523b449
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, 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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 months
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
4
Supplier Names

BAKERSSON

GREENLIGHT COMPUTERS

PEOPLEPLUS

SAS CONSULTANCY

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