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title: "Growth Hub Peer Networks - AWARD"
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# Growth Hub Peer Networks - AWARD

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-441e1ef4-0443-4ebd-9aa8-251c40d90409

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Growth Hub Peer Networks" project, part of a government initiative aimed at supporting SMEs in adapting their business practices during the recovery from COVID-19. This award was finalised following a tendering process aimed at providing training services designed to improve leadership, management skills, and tech adoption among SMEs. The contract period commenced on 12th October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021, with the award being made for a total contract value of £85,000. Key elements of this initiative will be delivered within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, specifically Leeds.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in training and management development services, particularly those that focus on supporting SMEs in navigating post-COVID challenges. Companies that specialise in bespoke training programmes, management coaching, and specialist training services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts arising from the Government's economic recovery efforts. Those with expertise in innovative business strategies and technology adoption will find ample scope to contribute to improving productivity and resilience within the SME sector.

## Notice

The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Growth Service has been successful in receiving additional funding from BEIS to support this initiative. The LEP is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver key elements of the Peer Network Programme. Peer Networks will form an important part of the Government's drive to improve productivity and deliver part of the economic response to the effect of COVID-19 on businesses. It will provide support to SMEs as they move into and through the Recovery phase of COVID-19 response. The aim is to improve SME's capability to adapt their business models to the "new normal", position themselves for future success and drive longer term productivity gains through improved leadership and management skills and tech adoption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bb748c-d532-4e40-a57a-a4b300d87191 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEEDS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2020 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bb748c-d532-4e40-a57a-a4b300d87191

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bb748c-d532-4e40-a57a-a4b300d87191
  6th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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