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07 Jul 2022 at 09:28

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 10:48

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16 Feb 2022 at 15:07

Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University is seeking providers for the "Help To Grow Mentoring Services," a programme aimed at empowering SMEs by enhancing their business performance and strategic capabilities. This open tender, classified under business development consultancy services, is set against a contract valued at £870,000. The tender was published on 16th February 2022, with a closing date for submissions on 22nd March 2022. Successful contractual services are anticipated to commence on 5th May 2022 and run until 5th May 2024, with a focus on supporting businesses through various structured formats including webinars and one-on-one mentorships.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in consultancy, training, and mentorship. Businesses equipped to deliver strategic development, operational enhancements, or scalable growth solutions will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their service offerings. With a comprehensive support structure, firms with experience in SME development, innovation guidance, and financial management have the potential to thrive within this procurement framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Help To Grow Mentoring Services

Notice Description

Announced at Budget 2021, 'Help to Grow' is an executive development programme to support SMEs to boost their business performance and growth potential. Small business leaders will develop their strategic skills to increase their business's long-term productivity, resilience and capacity to innovate. Help to Grow is a hybrid virtual/in person programme, providing 50 hours of support over 12 weeks. Designed to be manageable alongside full time work. Support will be delivered via the following formats: 8 x Virtual webinars, 4 x Face to Face Case Study Workshops, 8 x Peer Group Calls, 10 hours of 1:1 support from a mentor to develop a business growth plan and Alumni Programme. Deadline for Expression of Interests and Clarifications: 12 noon Monday 21st March 2022. Tender Return Date: 12 noon Tuesday 22nd March 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae87c459-f658-4fe5-b993-6ac2201b61ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa865d1-30a7-45fa-a643-d0859c97b340
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
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
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£696,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2022 - 5 Jul 2024 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

Ask the Chameleon Ltd

Asking Better Questions

Brand Clear

Business Centred Solutions Limited

GROWTHMESH LIMITED

Kear Technology Solutions

Kennedy-Little Associates Ltd

M4G UK Limited

Self Develop Services

Oxentia Ltd

Passion Marketing Limited

Red Bus Ltd

The Business Engine Room Ltd

This is Southside Limited

Tretis Limited

Ursula Cameron Limited

ValueX Partners Ltd

Virtue Business Services

Vispera Ltd

All 3 Circles Limited

Broadhurst Digital Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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