Tender

Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework

GC BUSINESS GROWTH HUB

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

02 Jun 2021 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The GC Business Growth Hub is currently conducting a tender for the "Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework" in the services sector, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy. This procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 2nd July 2021 at 11:00 (BST). The contract period runs from 1st September 2021 until 31st March 2022, and the total value of the contract is £300,000. The tender is being managed through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in delivering consultancy services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Providers well-versed in facilitating group programmes and managing cohort-based learning environments will find this procurement particularly suited to their skills. The flexibility in the number of cohorts that can be delivered allows companies to tailor their proposals, providing a chance for both established and emerging firms in the consultancy industry to engage with the GC Business Growth Hub and potentially expand their services in the Greater Manchester region.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework

Notice Description

GC Business Growth Hub is seeking to procure a panel of providers who will deliver the service on an individual cohort basis, with potential providers asked to specify the total number of cohorts they wish to deliver - or specify their lower and upper number (provide a band) to provide us with more flexible procurement and deployment options. An initial group of 25 pilot cohorts will be delivered, with a view to potentially expanding this number if additional funding is available during the autumn.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will be required to: - deliver the programme virtually using video conference technologies or face-to-face if Covid-19 restrictions permit - identify, recruit, and enroll SME Cohorts - ensure optimal cohort mix and balance within a group - successfully manage, run and facilitate a cohort of SME's - ensure that SME participants are representative businesses within the LEP/Growth Hub area - meet the required KPIs and undertake evidence and record keeping to support the external evaluation process - provide detailed costing associated the service delivery to ensure that the budget is utilised effectively, provides good value for money and a strong economic return.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b7a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012335-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GC BUSINESS GROWTH HUB
Contact Name
Nick Batty
Contact Email
nick.batty@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612374044

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02b7a1-2021-06-02T15:50:41+01:00",
    "date": "2021-06-02T15:50:41+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-02b7a1",
    "description": "For more information about GC Business Growth Hub and GM Business Support Ltd, please visit us at:http://www.businessgrowthhub.com You are required to make your ITT submission via The Growth Company In-tend e-tendering platform. You are required to complete a basic registration as a supplier on the in-tend supplier platform at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home. Please note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "T21058",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79400000",
            "description": "Business and management consultancy and related services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "GC Business Growth Hub is seeking to procure a panel of providers who will deliver the service on an individual cohort basis, with potential providers asked to specify the total number of cohorts they wish to deliver - or specify their lower and upper number (provide a band) to provide us with more flexible procurement and deployment options. An initial group of 25 pilot cohorts will be delivered, with a view to potentially expanding this number if additional funding is available during the autumn.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 300000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The provider will be required to: - deliver the programme virtually using video conference technologies or face-to-face if Covid-19 restrictions permit - identify, recruit, and enroll SME Cohorts - ensure optimal cohort mix and balance within a group - successfully manage, run and facilitate a cohort of SME's - ensure that SME participants are representative businesses within the LEP/Growth Hub area - meet the required KPIs and undertake evidence and record keeping to support the external evaluation process - provide detailed costing associated the service delivery to ensure that the budget is utilised effectively, provides good value for money and a strong economic return.",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 300000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2021-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2022-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD3"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-07-02T11:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-07-02T13:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2021-07-02T13:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-18238",
            "name": "GC Business Growth Hub",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "GC Business Growth Hub"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lee House,90 Great Bridgewater Street",
                "locality": "MANCHESTER",
                "region": "UKD3",
                "postalCode": "M15JW",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Nick Batty",
                "telephone": "+44 1612374044",
                "email": "nick.batty@growthco.uk",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.businessgrowthhub.com/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Private company running publicly funded projects"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Support to local businesses via public funded projects"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-18239",
            "name": "GM Business Support Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "GM Business Support Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-18238",
        "name": "GC Business Growth Hub"
    },
    "language": "en"
}