--- title: "Made Smarter ITT for The Provision of Services and Delivery of NW Digital Transformation Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e86daeb-a04a-498c-95de-d3a81a0f20a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e86daeb-a04a-498c-95de-d3a81a0f20a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e86daeb-a04a-498c-95de-d3a81a0f20a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e86daeb-a04a-498c-95de-d3a81a0f20a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Made Smarter ITT for The Provision of Services and Delivery of NW Digital Transformation Programme Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e86daeb-a04a-498c-95de-d3a81a0f20a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e86daeb-a04a-498c-95de-d3a81a0f20a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e86daeb-a04a-498c-95de-d3a81a0f20a2.json) ## Summary The Growth Company has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the provision and delivery of services for the North West Digital Transformation Programme under the Made Smarter initiative, which focuses on technology adoption and supporting the government's Advanced Manufacturing Plan. This procurement, tagged as "Made Smarter ITT for The Provision of Services and Delivery of NW Digital Transformation Programme," seeks Higher Education Institution Business Schools to deliver services related to the Leading Digital Transformation Programme. The tender process commences on 16th December 2024, with submissions due by 12:00 pm on 17th January 2025. The contract, valued at up to £560,000, will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029 across the North West of England and targets services such as survey design and management consultancy. The procurement method is open and suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for institutions experienced in survey design, digital readiness, and management training. Providers will work closely with the Made Smarter Organisational Development Team to refine the Leading Digital Transformation Programme and deliver it effectively. This engagement will not only enhance institutional portfolio and capabilities but also establish lasting partnerships within the ecosystem of UK digital transformation initiatives. Two providers will be selected for Lot 1, with one also taking on Lot 2, fostering competitive advantage and expertise development in digital transformation services for the successful applicants. ## Notice Made Smarter is a high-profile Technology Adoption Programme that is crucial to the delivery of the government's Advanced Manufacturing Plan. Made Smarter is funded by The Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The Made Smarter Adoption Programme (MSA) currently operates in five regions across the Midlands and the north of England delivering not only investment to businesses but also establishing an ecosystem of suppliers and delivery partners. Made Smarter North West Adoption programme are seeking to appoint Higher Education Institute Business School providers of services related to the Leading Digital Transformation Programme: Lot 1: LDT Programme Delivery - To refine the existing Leading Digital Transformation programme's design in conjunction with the Made Smarter OD Team to reflect clients' feedback and Deliver the LDT Programme from 2025. Lot 2: Culture/Digital Readiness Survey - Creation of a Culture/Digital Readiness survey that is proprietary to Made Smarter Adoption North West. We are now looking for providers for the following services relating to the Leading Digital Transformation Programme: 1) To work with Made Smarter to create a proprietary Made Smarter culture/digital readiness client survey for the LDT programme. 2) To refine the existing Leading Digital Transformation programme's design in conjunction with the Made Smarter Organisational Development (OD) Team to reflect clients' feedback. 3) To deliver the LDT programme from 2025. The successful provider(s) will work with the Made Smarter OD Team on the survey and the refining of the programme design and then also deliver the programme in the North West from 2025. It is our intention to appoint two providers for Lot 1. One of the successful providers appointed for Lot 1, will be awarded Lot 2. Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 12:00pm on Friday 17th January 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae663c5-b391-4556-ac04-1786d1c5e77a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £560,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79311100 - Survey design services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80532000 - Management training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae663c5-b391-4556-ac04-1786d1c5e77a - 16 Dec 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7def188a-08e0-43f8-a6fc-cb33fa99288a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae663c5-b391-4556-ac04-1786d1c5e77a 19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7def188a-08e0-43f8-a6fc-cb33fa99288a 16th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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