Tender

Provision of Business Growth Learning & Development, Facilitation & Coaching Services for the Unlocking Growth Potential programme.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Business Growth Learning & Development, Facilitation & Coaching Services" under the Unlocking Growth Potential programme. This initiative aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regions. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 09:00 on 3rd May 2017. The contract will commence on 1st June 2017 and continue until 31st March 2019, with a budget of £125,000 excluding VAT allocated for this project. The tender falls within the education and training services industry category.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in learning and development, coaching, and consultancy services to collaborate with a prominent educational institution. Enterprises with experience in supporting SMEs, particularly those offering executive coaching and business growth strategies, would be well-suited to participate. The programme's collaborative nature, involving multiple universities and European Union funding, enhances the potential for business growth and community impact, making this contract a significant avenue for qualified service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Business Growth Learning & Development, Facilitation & Coaching Services for the Unlocking Growth Potential programme.

Notice Description

It has become increasingly important for the University to explore alternative avenues for its learning and development offerings. As part of this ambition the University has over the past few years developed programmes aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities, knowledge and confidence of business owners/entrepreneurs of small to medium sized businesses within the local region. These programmes have had a positive significant impact on the leaders themselves, the growth of their businesses, and the local economy. Due to its success and the continued need for entrepreneurs to access knowledge and business growth expertise specific to the SME environment, the University is developing a further initiative - Unlocking Growth Potential within a budget of PS125k excluding VAT. This forms part of Enabling Innovation, a collaborative programme providing support for small and medium-sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Enabling Innovation involves the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Derby, and is part-funded by the European Union. The University is therefore seeking a specialist Provider with business growth experience who can support the design, development and delivery of the programme. This will include provision of a range of experienced executive coaches who will work with and coach small business owners to support their professional and personal development through the programme. The programme will be delivered between June 2017 and March 2019. Additional information: Invitation to tender: For the provision of Business Growth Learning and Development, Facilitation and Coaching Services for the Unlocking Growth Potential programme. Reference: PROC JG ITT/852 Contract Duration: 1 June 2017 - 31 March 2019 Return date & time: 3 May 2017 09:00 The University of Nottingham wishes to appoint a service provider who can support the design, development and delivery of the programme. This will include provision of a range of experienced executive coaches who will work with and coach small business owners to support their professional and personal development through the programme. Please be advised that this is a single stage tender and there will be no further requests, nor opportunity, for tenderers to offer Best and Final prices after initial tender response. You are required to return your submission using the University of Nottingham's e-Tendering web site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Bids must be submitted no later than: 09:00 3 May 2017 To return using the web site you need to: LOG IN click on MY TENDERS then VIEW DOCUMENTS Follow the instructions on this page All correspondence relating to this project should be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site, contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 Contact at the University of Nottingham for this tender is: Julie Greenfield Category Manager - Professional Services Procurement The University of Nottingham King's Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2NR t: +44 (0) 115 84 66587 m: +44 (0) 7964 974247 w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement Delivery Notes The University of Nottingham is an institution built on a significant heritage of excellence in research and teaching, with values that embrace ambition, engagement, partnership, civic responsibility and longevity. Whilst embracing this heritage, the University recognises that the higher education environment is evolving rapidly with the pace of change increasing all the time. With changing student expectations, the globalisation of higher education, disruptive new technologies and increased competition for talent, it has become increasingly important for the University to explore alternative avenues for its learning and development offerings. As part of this ambition the University has over the past few years developed programmes aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities, knowledge and confidence of business owners/entrepreneurs of small to medium sized businesses within the local region. These programmes have had a positive significant impact on the leaders themselves, the growth of their businesses, and the local economy. Due to its success and the continued need for entrepreneurs to access knowledge and business growth expertise specific to the SME environment, the University is developing a further initiative - Unlocking Growth Potential within a budget of ?125k excluding VAT. This forms part of Enabling Innovation, a collaborative programme providing support for small and medium-sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Enabling Innovation involves the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Derby, and is part-funded by the European Union. The University is therefore seeking a specialist Provider with business growth experience who can support the design, development and delivery of the programme. This will include provision of a range of experienced executive coaches who will work with and coach small business owners to support their professional and personal development through the programme. The programme will be delivered between June 2017 and March 2019. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Enabling Innovation. This forms part of Enabling Innovation, a collaborative programme providing support for small and medium-sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Enabling Innovation involves the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Derby, and is part-funded by the European Union. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9a299d-63a6-4495-a138-a32dc1715a24
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
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
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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