--- title: "Digital, Creative and Technology Business Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2018-05-09" --- # Digital, Creative and Technology Business Support Programme Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cb3b74a-794c-443a-8aa0-5716caf37f7b.json) ## Summary The Business Growth Hub Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Digital, Creative and Technology Business Support Programme" aimed at supporting SMEs within the digital, creative and technology sectors. The contract, awarded on 26 March 2018, has a value of £505,000 and is set to commence on 9 April 2018, continuing until 31 December 2021. This open procurement method involved a tender period that closed on 6 March 2018. The project is located in the Greater Manchester area, specifically within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and focuses on consultancy services related to business development. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in digital, creative, and technology services. Firms that can deliver tailored support, such as training, workshops, and strategic consulting, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on scaling strategies, market access, and leadership development suggests that innovative SMEs capable of providing comprehensive business support services are particularly suited for engagement in this programme. ## Notice The Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a provider to continue the co- delivery of the sector specific growth programme, Greater Connected, as well as design, launch and deliver a follow-up advanced scale-up programme for suitable Digital, Creative and Technology SMEs. Over the past one and half years the BGH has been running a cohort programme called Greater Connected. The programme took up to 20 business owners at a time through an intensive growth curriculum specifically designed for the Digital, Creative and Technology SMEs in the Greater Manchester area. The programme involved 2 full day workshops from industry experts and practitioners as well as 1 half day coaching session in smaller groups. Topics covered during the programme covered: * strategies for scaling up; * sales and marketing; * building strong work teams; * communicating with influence; * navigating conflict; * leading others to succeed; * overcoming financial obstacles. Additionally, the programme also focused on creating and community for the alumni which benefited them by gaining access to bespoke events, pitch competitions, skill shares and collaboration opportunities. Currently anticipated areas of support, based on findings of the Scale-up Institute and our knowledge to date, include but are not limited to: * talent and skills; * leadership capacity; * access to markets; * finance; * infrastructure. Additional information: You are required to make your ITT submission via the Growth Company In-tend e-tendering platform:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c13b540-ca8e-48d6-853d-2a14cb8d7f97 | | 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 | 9 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £505,000 | | 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 | WE ARE FORM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80522000 - Training seminars ## Release History - 9 May 2018 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c13b540-ca8e-48d6-853d-2a14cb8d7f97 - 31 Jan 2018 at 10:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e66de62-1cce-4680-8f8b-704b3d04a0e3 - 31 Jan 2018 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e66de62-1cce-4680-8f8b-704b3d04a0e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c13b540-ca8e-48d6-853d-2a14cb8d7f97 9th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e66de62-1cce-4680-8f8b-704b3d04a0e3 31st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://alturl.com/4f7ux Register and Download Documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.businessgrowthhub.com - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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