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title: "Framework of Activity Providers, Consultants and Associates for Skills for Growth"
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# Framework of Activity Providers, Consultants and Associates for Skills for Growth

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56f80854-028a-4076-8389-2dae6e7fec8c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Business Growth Hub Limited, involves the development of a Framework of Activity Providers, Consultants and Associates for the Skills for Growth – SME Support Programme. This dynamic procurement system aims to support SMEs in Greater Manchester, enhancing their productivity and resilience post-pandemic. The procurement is set in the services industry and follows an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 28th February 2022, and the contract period lasting from 1st March to 30th April 2022. The overall value of this procurement is £10,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage with SMEs in the Greater Manchester area, especially those in consultancy and management services. Companies that have a solid understanding of SME needs, particularly in skills development and workforce training, will be well-positioned to benefit. Associated consultants and firms that can deliver tailored support to enhance employee performance and training outcomes may find this tender aligns closely with their business objectives, ultimately supporting local economic recovery and growth.

## Notice

This Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) is to procure associates to assist in the delivery of the Greater Manchester Skills for Growth-SME Support Programme. Approved bids put forward by the successful associates will form the framework from which this delivery activity will take place. This programme has been developed to help Greater Manchester come back stronger from the challenges presented before, during and after the pandemic; better equipped and better prepared with the skills needed for the future. Greater Manchester has been chosen to run this programme as test and learn, which could later be rolled out throughout the UK. It was commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) with funding from the European Social Fund (ESF). The Skills for Growth-SME Support Programme is a fully funded, tailored service to help up-skill businesses and their employees and improve business productivity. The programme will help business leaders grow their business through re-shaping, developing their talent and enhancing their team's performance. It is offering impartial advice and guidance through one-to-one consultations either with our skills coaches, wellbeing champions and apprenticeship specialists or our procured associates. GMBS would like to procure providers, consultants and associates with established relationships with SMEs in Greater Manchester, to assist in the delivery of the Skills for Growth-SME Support Programme. Procured associates will refer eligible businesses that could benefit from this programme of support. Once a business is approved, the associate undertakes a collaborative consultation with them to create a Skills Productivity Plan (SPP) that identifies the needs of the business and between 3 to 10 Individual Skills Plans (ISDP) with employees, to assess the skills needed by them to improve their productivity and growth. A minimum of 1 SSP and 3 ISDPs will be required. All plans must be completed within 3 weeks of an organisation joining the programme and must meet quality and compliance expectations. Once plans are approved, they will be passed to a Growth Company Skills Coach, who will continue to work with these organisations and provide the ongoing support. GMBS will pay the consultant, provider or associate a maximum cost of PS450.00 + VAT for the identification of a business, the signed SPP and a minimum of 3 signed ISDPs. Each additional ISDP completed with a business (to a maximum of 10) will be paid at a maximum of PS50,00 + VAT per ISDP. Payment will be made upon receipt of the signed SPP/ISDPs and upon confirmation they have passed quality and compliance checks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0fa372-5694-4c4a-a776-6f66be027442 |
| 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 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NO AWARD |

## 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 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0fa372-5694-4c4a-a776-6f66be027442
- 9 Dec 2021 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f934baed-b0e6-41b3-83fb-89c1ee65bc19
- 24 Nov 2021 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f934baed-b0e6-41b3-83fb-89c1ee65bc19
- 2 Sep 2021 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f934baed-b0e6-41b3-83fb-89c1ee65bc19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0fa372-5694-4c4a-a776-6f66be027442
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f934baed-b0e6-41b3-83fb-89c1ee65bc19
  9th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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