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title: "Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-11"
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# Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework 2

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a97c38a-4af8-497a-810c-249b22860093

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## Summary

The Business Growth Hub Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework 2," which is classified under business and management consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, following a successful tender process. The contract will be executed in Greater Manchester, with a total allocated budget of approximately £300,000, covering services from the award date until 31 March 2022. Providers interested in participating were required to submit their proposals by 2 July 2021, with the award made on 8 July 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a government-backed initiative targeted at enhancing local business capabilities through peer networking. Businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those focused on supporting SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the structure of the cohorts, potential providers should demonstrate flexibility in service delivery to meet varied client needs, as cohorts will be conducted over several months within the local economic context.

## Notice

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. A group of 25 cohorts will be delivered. Peer Networks is a national initiative that will be delivered locally through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) network and local Growth Hubs. The Business Hub will be delivering this service in Greater Manchester. The programme invites leaders and senior managers from the SME business community who meet the eligibility criteria below to participate in a local peer network that will meet regularly over several months. The programme invites leaders and senior managers from the SME business community who meet the eligibility criteria below to participate in a local peer network that will meet regularly over several months. Timings: Completion by end March 2022 Additional information: The contract period will be from the award date until the 31st March 2022, with an option, to be exercised at GM Business Support Limited sole discretion for 3 periods of one year each. The value of activity under this framework up to 31st March 2022 is expected to be in the region of PS300,000. Each complete cohort of support has been budgeted to cost between PS6k and PS10k (excluding VAT). Please note that any extensions to this contract are subject to further funding being secured.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379fe8e7-b405-4cba-adee-e1411abfc6e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | IBD BUSINESS ADVICE GROUP; LEORON UK, SNC ENTERPRISES; NEW LEVEL RESULTS; PRACTICAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2021 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379fe8e7-b405-4cba-adee-e1411abfc6e4
- 10 Jun 2021 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf4c7c6-66bb-46a1-9525-bfd83b94dd23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379fe8e7-b405-4cba-adee-e1411abfc6e4
  11th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf4c7c6-66bb-46a1-9525-bfd83b94dd23
  10th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/113

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders

## Provenance

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