Tender

GM BGH Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company, based in Manchester, is seeking to establish a framework agreement for "GM BGH Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support". This open procedure is focused on delivering specialist services in "Analysis services", with additional classifications indicating consultancy services, technical analysis, and business development sectors. The programme is designed specifically for delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom and targets technology-led innovation. The tender process is currently at the stage of receiving submissions, with a deadline set for 13:00 on 23rd May 2025. The contract period is anticipated to run from 4th June 2025 to 3rd March 2026.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in technology and innovation consultancy to expand their operations and engage with the broader innovation ecosystem. SME and VCSE businesses are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability. The focus on forming collaborative partnerships presents an advantageous environment for companies specializing in diagnostics, commercialisation planning, and technical project briefs. This fully funded programme can provide substantial growth opportunities by enabling businesses to integrate deeply into the innovation support network, with no direct financial cost to those participating. Interested parties must register and submit their tenders through the Panacea Supplier Platform.

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Notice Title

GM BGH Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support

Notice Description

The GM Business Growth Hub wishes to appoint a service provider to enter into a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support. GM Business Growth Hub require technology led innovation experts to deliver high quality specialist business innovation and commercialisation support, with a focus on the key eligible sectors and specific technology families, to meet the needs of those wishing to scale and grow businesses through investment in research and innovation. Strong focus on diagnostic, commercialisation planning and technical project brief development. A key deliverable for this programme is to establish collaborative partnership between business and the wider innovation ecosystem where appropriate. We envisage that providers will refer to the support available/be firmly embedded in the innovation ecosystem. This is a fully funded programme that comes at no financial cost to the business. To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these and utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 13:00 23rd May 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e29cd-b6c5-448d-a817-5a35a7ff1f61
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
Bassel Akkad
Contact Email
bassel.akkad@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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