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title: "GBSLEP Growth Hub Peer Network Programme 2021"
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# GBSLEP Growth Hub Peer Network Programme 2021

Buyer: GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a5a241-70b1-4a2b-948d-6c991ec3c722

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## Summary

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership is currently engaging in the GBSLEP Growth Hub Peer Network Programme 2021 aimed at fostering collaboration among SMEs within the West Midlands. The tender for this initiative was published on 7 April 2021 and is classified under business and management consultancy services, with additional categories including training services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 19 April 2021. The associated contract is scheduled to commence on 10 May 2021 and end by 31 March 2022, with a total estimated contract value of £50,004. Interested parties are encouraged to apply through the GBSLEP Growth Hub website.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy, training, and coaching services tailored to the unique challenges faced by SMEs. Suppliers with expertise in facilitating peer networks and a strong understanding of the local business landscape will be well-positioned to compete. The programme is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those offering valuable insights into growth strategies, innovation, and effective change management, thereby enabling them to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings through participation in an impactful initiative.

## Notice

Peer Networks is a national initiative that will be delivered locally through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) network and local Growth Hubs. 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. Critical to the success of this programme is the use of qualified and suitably experienced facilitators deploying an Action Learning Style to drive the peer network and deliver high-impact outcomes. The facilitator(s) should have the skills, experience and qualifications needed to successfully facilitate sessions with small business owners. Tenderers should be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the specific needs, characteristics and issues faced by SMEs within the GBSLEP area, the business support landscape in the area, and a detailed understanding of the range of business issues associated with growth, productivity, innovation, strategy, people and skills, driving change, resilience, technology adoption - and how to address these. Complementing the delivery of facilitated action learning sessions will be Individual one-to-one support (coaching, mentoring, and/or advice) to help implement concepts discussed during the action learning sessions and manage change. GBSLEP will commission up to 18 (eighteen) individual peer groups (cohorts) consisting of 11 owners or managers from the SME business community. Applications are being invited by those who are seeking to deliver between two and six cohorts. GBSLEP is keen to ensure that these networks are aligned with our Strategic Economic Plan1 and capitalise on existing and emerging growth sectors. Please visit the GBSLEP Growth Hub website to apply for this opportunity. https://www.gbslepgrowthhub.co.uk/GBSLEP-Peer-Networks-Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b660ae-b689-4049-89ed-be41c2bdcd48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2021 - 21 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,004 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,498 |
| 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 | GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BIZ SMART; IBD BUSINESS ADVICE GROUP; NEALE LEWIS ASSOCIATES; THE CLEAN TECH BUSINESS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b660ae-b689-4049-89ed-be41c2bdcd48
- 7 Apr 2021 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc6c281-78f0-4e15-b5c7-95030ea85386

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b660ae-b689-4049-89ed-be41c2bdcd48
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc6c281-78f0-4e15-b5c7-95030ea85386
  7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gbslepgrowthhub.co.uk/GBSLEP-Peer-Networks-Tender

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