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title: "GMCA 1145 Phase II Little Lion Research evaluation of GM leadership programme for SMEs"
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# GMCA 1145 Phase II Little Lion Research evaluation of GM leadership programme for SMEs

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-641b7ed9-2b9c-43bf-895e-4918857b698b

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1145 Phase II Little Lion Research evaluation of GM leadership programme for SMEs" in the business and management consultancy sector. This contract involves the evaluation of the OPEN SME delivery for Phase II of the programme with the aim to enhance and empower SME users in Greater Manchester through improved site content and functionality. The procurement method used was a direct award, and Little Lion Research Ltd was selected as the supplier. The contract starts on 1st July 2024 and ends on 30th June 2025, with a total value of £48,500. The key contact for this tender is Kelechi Iheanachor from GMCA.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those focused on business and management. The project requires expertise in assessing and developing support programmes for SMEs, thus offering growth opportunities for businesses with a strong background in research and programme evaluation. Firms capable of providing comprehensive assessments and actionable insights to enhance the strategic aims of business support services will find this contract particularly beneficial.

## Notice

An evaluation of OPEN SME delivery for Phase II of the programme. The evaluation needs to: * Assess the extent to which 2024/25 delivery meets the strategic aims set out in MMU's OPEN SME Phase 2 delivery plan; these being to enlarge, extend, enhance, engage, and empower OPEN SME users through developments in the site content and functionality. * Give the MMU team evidence on what OPEN SME content to refresh and/or redesign, and what material could be added to the site. * Generate data that is comparable to evaluation data collected to date so that the evolution of OPEN SME can be described and assessed. * Assess OPEN SME's integration with other business support services in GM given the website will become separate to other funded business support services. * Fill gaps in the knowledge base around how to engage GM SMEs in leadership and management training, and the impact support has on SMEs' economic performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b8e5a4-f8d1-40db-803f-adbfdcffd25b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,500 |
| 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 MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE LION RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b8e5a4-f8d1-40db-803f-adbfdcffd25b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b8e5a4-f8d1-40db-803f-adbfdcffd25b
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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