--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Provision of Innovation Leadership Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f27f45a-1ae1-4985-b04c-9dcea08de23a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f27f45a-1ae1-4985-b04c-9dcea08de23a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f27f45a-1ae1-4985-b04c-9dcea08de23a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f27f45a-1ae1-4985-b04c-9dcea08de23a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2019-10-08" --- # Invitation to Tender for Provision of Innovation Leadership Programme Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f27f45a-1ae1-4985-b04c-9dcea08de23a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f27f45a-1ae1-4985-b04c-9dcea08de23a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f27f45a-1ae1-4985-b04c-9dcea08de23a.json) ## Summary The Business Growth Hub Limited, based in Manchester, is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Innovation Leadership Programme". This initiative, classified under miscellaneous business-related services, aims to support the development of skills and expertise among SME owners and senior leaders, promoting innovation within their organisations. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £40,000 and a minimum threshold of £25,000. The contract period commences on 1 May 2019 and runs until 31 December 2021, with specific programme delivery beginning in April 2019. The tender submission deadline was 12 April 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovation training and leadership development, particularly those targeting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) employing five or more staff. Companies with expertise in creating high-quality educational programmes and relevant materials will be well-positioned to compete effectively. By securing this contract, a successful supplier can enhance their reputation and expand their footprint in the North West through collaboration with local businesses, ultimately contributing to job creation and increased economic growth in the region. ## Notice The GC Business Growth Hub (GC BGH) wishes to appoint a service provider for the delivery of the Innovation Leadership programme to SME owners, directors and senior leaders that will develop their skills, knowledge and expertise to enable innovation within their business. The programme will target businesses that employ five or more staff and have the capacity to create jobs and increase turnover/sales. Programme delivery will commence April 2019 through to September 2021 (with the option to extend/increase volume should demand/budget dictate). The successful supplier will be expected to deliver the Innovation In Action programme and provide further development of other high-quality innovation leadership content across Greater Manchester as required. Innovation subject matter experts to design and deliver the high impact Innovation in Action cohort programme as described in the tender documents. Providers are expected to provide suitable and relevant material to deliver the Innovation in Action programme. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/59 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fdfc5c-81d7-400a-a991-ba069f650e6d | | 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 | 8 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Apr 2019 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,000 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | GIRAFFE INNOVATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2019 at 16:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fdfc5c-81d7-400a-a991-ba069f650e6d - 11 Jul 2019 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fdfc5c-81d7-400a-a991-ba069f650e6d - 26 Mar 2019 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ad54a6-4552-4c5d-a7be-0676283e7b8e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fdfc5c-81d7-400a-a991-ba069f650e6d 8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ad54a6-4552-4c5d-a7be-0676283e7b8e 26th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/59 Tender Portal for Downloading Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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