--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Project Management and Communications Support for Interreg Project MATMED" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-214c2c80-7273-4bde-bea8-579841d61c7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-214c2c80-7273-4bde-bea8-579841d61c7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-214c2c80-7273-4bde-bea8-579841d61c7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-214c2c80-7273-4bde-bea8-579841d61c7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2019-04-18" --- # Invitation to Tender for Project Management and Communications Support for Interreg Project MATMED Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-214c2c80-7273-4bde-bea8-579841d61c7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-214c2c80-7273-4bde-bea8-579841d61c7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-214c2c80-7273-4bde-bea8-579841d61c7a.json) ## Summary The Business Growth Hub Limited, located in Manchester, has conducted an open tender titled "Invitation to Tender for Project Management and Communications Support for Interreg Project MATMED." The tender aims to appoint a service provider for a Framework Contract that focuses on international opportunities within sectors such as High Tech Systems and Materials, Human Health, Logistics, and Biobased Economy. The tender was published on 12th February 2019, with a submission deadline of 13th March 2019. The contract, valued between £150,000 and £220,000, commenced on 1st April 2019 and is set to last until 30th April 2022. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management, consultancy, and innovation in international contexts, particularly those experienced with Interreg-funded projects. Smaller enterprises and those with expertise in High Tech Systems, Human Health, and Logistics would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the buyer is specifically looking for proven track records in managing consortium projects and fostering SME innovation. The successful supplier will play a crucial role in enhancing international cooperation and development of strategic partnerships, thereby contributing to business growth within the region. ## Notice GC Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a service provider to enter into a Framework Contract that can play an active role in identifying, developing and realising international opportunities and projects. The four areas of priorities are: High Tech Systems and Materials, Human Health, Logistics, Biobased Economy, Maintenance, Food & Nutrition, and Automotive GMBS is looking for a supplier who meets the following: * Has a proven track record in successfully managing and delivering Interreg funded consortium projects aimed at supporting SME innovation international cooperation opportunities and opportunities for the development of new partnerships; * In-depth of experience in managing project consortiums to deliver successful outcomes; * Knowledge and experience of the current requirements of the North West Europe programme, other Interreg geographies; * Knowledge and experience in the field of financial administrative and substantive support in the execution of international projects, including the use of relevant project management tools; * Adequate experience in promoting innovation and technological development in international clusters of companies and institutions and in individual companies and institutions; * An eye for linking technology and innovation opportunities to the needs and possibilities of business; * Adequate experience in the field of project management of companies and institutions to optimise European project opportunities in particular R & D cooperation and innovation projects; * Able to communicate fluently in languages appropriate to the consortium https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/56 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f121c53-26be-4d6f-b560-84ac9abb025b | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £220,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £170,000 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | BAX INNOVATION CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f121c53-26be-4d6f-b560-84ac9abb025b - 21 Feb 2019 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebdb512d-8352-47d6-80ff-37f3371b69de - 12 Feb 2019 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebdb512d-8352-47d6-80ff-37f3371b69de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f121c53-26be-4d6f-b560-84ac9abb025b 18th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebdb512d-8352-47d6-80ff-37f3371b69de 21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/56 Tender Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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