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title: "Innovation Champions- Energy Innovation Hub"
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# Innovation Champions- Energy Innovation Hub

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-658c88ea-4fe6-4d8f-859b-2cde049941b2

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## Summary

The tender titled "Innovation Champions- Energy Innovation Hub" is issued by The Business Growth Hub Limited, focusing on energy efficiency consultancy services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This public procurement process, classified under the service category, is currently in the award stage, following an open procurement method. The contract period will commence on 6th September 2021 and run until 31st March 2022. Key date to note includes the tender submission deadline, which was 31st August 2021, and the overall value of the contract is set at £140,000.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency and environmental innovations, to contribute to the Greater Manchester innovation ecosystem. Businesses with expertise in developing new environmental products and services, as well as those capable of facilitating businesses in their decarbonisation efforts, would be well-positioned to compete in this process. The focus on innovation and support for over 17,000 businesses annually indicates a vibrant market ripe for growth in the sector.

## Notice

GC Business Growth Hub (GC BGH) wishes to appoint two Innovation Champions (or the equivalent of approximately 280 days) to support the delivery of the Energy Innovation Hubs support programme. The Growth Company (GC) is at the heart of Greater Manchester (GM)'s innovation ecosystem, supporting 17,000+ businesses annually through our Business Services division and working collaboratively with 25+ business incubators/accelerators across GM. We have used this experience/expertise and local insight and worked closely with our key delivery partners to develop an innovative business support project - Energy Innovation Hub - aiming to accelerate the growth of new environmental products/services as well as the transformation of business processes to support the delivery of GM's decarbonisation agenda and bridge the innovation gap that has been identified. Programme delivery is scheduled to commence in September 2021 and will run through to March 2022. Please note that GC BGH are still awaiting confirmation of a successful outcome of bid for funding and this project is dependent on securing the funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066cb32d-9258-4301-a718-383f3ce3d17e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066cb32d-9258-4301-a718-383f3ce3d17e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066cb32d-9258-4301-a718-383f3ce3d17e
  1st November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/121

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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