Award

Delivery of Specialist Business Support Workshops

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2018 at 14:05

TenderAmendment

20 Apr 2018 at 07:58

Tender

20 Apr 2018 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the delivery of specialist business support workshops, as detailed in the tender titled "Delivery of Specialist Business Support Workshops". This procurement process falls under the consulting services industry category, specifically focusing on business management consultancy and training services. The tender period concludes on 14 May 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2018, lasting for an initial 24 months and potentially extending to 31 December 2021. The workshops, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, will cater to individuals starting their businesses, with each workshop accommodating up to 16 delegates. Bidders may submit proposals for one or more of the eleven defined lots within the tender.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for SMEs and consultancy firms with expertise in business training and support, particularly those versed in areas such as digital marketing, sales, employment law, and finance. As the workshops are designed for new entrepreneurs, businesses that provide practical guidance and possess industry-specific knowledge would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this Framework Agreement could lead to enhanced visibility and growth within the local business community, establishing providers as integral contributors to the development of emerging businesses in the region.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Specialist Business Support Workshops

Notice Description

The GC Business Growth Hub wishes to appoint a number of service providers to enter into a Framework Agreement for the delivery of specialist services; the opportunity has been divided into eleven lots as detailed below. The Workshops are to be delivered by experts in their field and this invitation to tender is to create a panel of such experts which the GC Business Growth Hub can use throughout the programme. We plan to run each Workshop every two months and bookings will be taken for up to 16 delegates, made up of people in the process of establishing a business. Lot 1 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Taking a Product to Market Lot 2 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Sales Lot 3 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Tendering for Contracts Lot 4 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Social Media Lot 5 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Digital Marketing Lot 6 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Understanding Employment Law Lot 7 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Understanding Commercial Law Lot 8 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Market Research Lot 9 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Marketing and Promotion Lot 10 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Pitching Lot 11 - Specialist Workshop Delivery - Finance Bidders can bid for one or a number of the Lots available The Framework will be for an initial period of 24 months, commencing from the 1st July 2018 until the 30th June 2020, with an option to extend for a further 18 months, ending on the 31st December 2021. Additional information: You are required to make your ITT submission via The Growth Company In-tend e-tendering platform. Intitially you will need to complete a basic registration as a supplier on the In-tend Supplier Platform (see link above). Please note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation. Once registered, you must log into the system, express your interest in the opportunity on In-Tend and automatically download the ITT documentation. Your ITT submission will be made on the In-tend Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1efe7ec-1a82-48e4-8206-a83d31399c4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe017457-8220-4c16-aef8-736cb09e563b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 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
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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
12
Supplier Names

BERRYMANS LACE MAWER

DURHAM GRIGG

EXTENDED SERVICES & PROJECTS

JB HR

KNOW AND DO

MCKENZIE GROWTH MANAGEMENT

NUALA FOLEY & ASSOCIATES

ONTO THE PAGE

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

PURPLE PERFORMANCE

RUBY STAR ASSOCIATES

THE ART LAB SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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