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title: "Delivery of Innovation Advice"
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buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
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# Delivery of Innovation Advice

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42fcdb3a-8d26-426e-96e3-30da1cb5611f

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## Summary

The Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking to contract Associates for the "Delivery of Innovation Advice" under a framework for Innovation Advisory Services in the North West of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process allows suitable organisations to submit bids until the deadline of 4th August 2021. The total value of the contract is £160,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 9th August 2021, running until 30th September 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business management consultancy and related services. Companies able to provide tailored client engagement, diagnostic meetings, and dedicated support services will find this contract particularly suitable. Businesses with capabilities in data analysis, client sourcing, and impact assessment may also excel in fulfilling the contract's requirements, setting the stage for growth within the sector.

## Notice

GC Business Growth Hub (GC BGH) wishes to appoint a number of Associates to enter into a Framework Contract for the delivery of Innovation Advisory Services. Successful bidders will be required to begin work on the programme immediately following award. It is expected that the successful provider(s) will carry out, as a minimum: * Client engagement with of a portfolio of businesses meeting the above criteria. * One to One Diagnostic and Action Planning Meetings (in conjunction with GC BGH Innovation Team) * Deliver a minimum of, or contribute to, 12 hours support ('assist') to each client. * Completion of Business Growth Hub paperwork to a satisfactory standard Additional ad hoc duties may also be required i.e., data mining, client sourcing, recruitment, onboarding and impact assessment and collection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b76367-bfd3-4c98-b0c9-b066a8b70f75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | DISTINCTION MARKETING LTD T/A DISTINCTION CONSULTING; EDGE DIGITAL MANUFACTURING; GREENOAK INNOVATION; NATHAN MILNES MARKETING CONSULTANCY; OXENTIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b76367-bfd3-4c98-b0c9-b066a8b70f75
- 22 Jul 2021 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de82feb-cd84-475f-ad4d-9a8645611f73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b76367-bfd3-4c98-b0c9-b066a8b70f75
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de82feb-cd84-475f-ad4d-9a8645611f73
  22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/119

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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