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# PR1919 -VGH Workshops 2018

Buyer: SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d74e932-6aa7-428b-b8e1-12e21af10ce6

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "PR1919 - VGH Workshops 2018" is being conducted by the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership Limited. This tender, classified under teaching supplies, aims to appoint a sub-contractor to deliver 48 workshops for SMEs in the South East Midlands area between March and October 2018. Key milestones include an inception meeting on 14th February 2018, the commencement of workshops in March 2018, and the contract conclusion on 31st October 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in training and workshop facilitation aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with experience in delivering educational content on topics such as social media, financial management, and marketing strategies will be well-suited to compete. The demand for tailored workshops to support diverse client backgrounds highlights the potential for business growth in a competitive environment, especially for those who can demonstrate flexibility and proven success in similar previous engagements.

## Notice

This Tender opportunity is part funded by ERDF Velocity Growth Hub run by SEMLEP, wish to appoint a sub-contractor to: * To deliver a total of 48 workshops between March 2018 and October 2018 to SME's in South East Midlands area (Aylesbury Vale, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Cherwell, Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Kettering, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, South Northamptonshire, and Wellingborough). * Each workshop duration will be no less than 4 hours, running on a working day. Workshops will start at 9.30am and end at 1:30pm. We are looking to only run one workshop per day. Please download the full tender specification to full details of this opportunity. We are looking to cover 11 topics: Choosing and Using the Right Social Media for your Business, Finance for Business Owners, How to Master Facebook, How to Master LinkedIn for your Business, Marketing Strategy, Mastering and Monitoring your Twitter Success, Planning to Grow, Presentation and Negotiation Skills, Recruiting, Managing Performance and Retaining the Best People, Project Plan and Project Risk and Issue Management. Workshop Requirements * The provider must have and demonstrate experience (e.g videos, links or testimonials) of delivering training / workshops on the required topics, to groups of around 15-25 individuals with a track record of success with suitable professional qualifications and accreditations * Ability to work with a wide range of clients from many different backgrounds and to adapt style to meet the needs of different client groups. * Flexible availability with the ability to respond rapidly to need as it arises. * Good understanding of the business context and business services environment The workshop should include the following: * Presentation on the theory that is relevant to SME owners/directors. * Examples of how they can use it in their business * Exercise(s) to get the businesses involved * Any other relevant information for an SME owner/director in order to assist growth within the business. * Workshop content and slides for each workshop must be approved by SEMLEP, this will be commissioned with the provider and in line with the ESIF branding and publicity guidance, the final work would belong to SEMLEP. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564432/esif_branding_and_publicity_requirements.pdf Selection and Award Criteria are in details on the tender specification. Please download the form for full details. Key Dates Inception Meeting (estimated date, subject to appointment of successful bidder) - 14th February 2018 Scoping - Two weeks Start of Workshops Campaign - March 2018 Contract end date - 31st October 2018 Please send your completed forms and any supporting information electronically to procurement@semlep.com with the name of the tender in the subject header. Please download the full tender specification to full details of this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daebee6c-cd19-4978-b0f9-9fc3edb939b8 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,903 |
| 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 | SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | CRANFIELD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 0BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL REMIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39162110 - Teaching supplies

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daebee6c-cd19-4978-b0f9-9fc3edb939b8
- 18 Dec 2017 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaea98f-841b-40d1-9d18-baad5e75027c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daebee6c-cd19-4978-b0f9-9fc3edb939b8
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaea98f-841b-40d1-9d18-baad5e75027c
  18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73456adf-697d-482e-bc49-343a88ac59ad
  Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb677457-dc2d-4aab-b5ad-44c1481a1199
  Venue - Site Visit check list
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07580200-c3c5-4018-8124-c656fed2836d
  Application Form

## Notice URLs

- http://www.semlep.com/recruitment-procurement/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564432/esif_branding_and_publicity_requirements.pdf

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