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title: "Invitation to Tender - Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Hub - Pre-Accelerator Programme"
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# Invitation to Tender - Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Hub - Pre-Accelerator Programme

Buyer: OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f5a08aa-f9b5-4ade-8656-ffebc8a1e48d

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## Summary

Oxford Innovation Services Limited has launched a procurement process for the Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Hub's Pre-Accelerator Programme, aimed to engage and support entrepreneurs and pre-startups in Berkshire. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender - Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Hub - Pre-Accelerator Programme," is classified under business services, specifically focusing on training services. It was published on 15th November 2017, with a tender deadline of 5th December 2017. The contract period is set to begin on 24th January 2018 and will run until 23rd December 2020, with an estimated total contract value of £25,000, financed by the Thames Valley Berkshire European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in coaching, training, or consulting services that can cater to entrepreneurs and startups. Companies specialising in entrepreneurial support, business development, and training programmes, particularly those classified as SMEs, are well suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this project not only enhances market presence for the successful bidder but also contributes to raising the profile of Berkshire as a hub for high-growth business potential, thereby supporting broader economic development efforts in the region.

## Notice

Deadline for clarifications: 29/11/17 - 17:30 Tender deadline: 05/12/17 - 17:30 Oxford Innovation Services (OIS) is the UK's leading specialist coaching company. OIS has recently been awarded a contract to deliver the Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Hub project in the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP area. We are looking to identify a provider to design and deliver the Growth Hub's Pre-Accelerator Programme, engaging and supporting a minimum of 40 entrepreneurs and pre-startups that have the potential to create high growth businesses based in Berkshire. The pre-accelerator will create a local buzz around entrepreneurship and high growth ambition, raising the aspirations of businesses in Berkshire. It will also build the profile of the region with investors as a hotspot for exciting investment opportunities. The project is financed by the Thames Valley Berkshire European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), part of the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) portfolio 2014 to 2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the fund, which was established by the European Commission to help improve the competitiveness of SMEs by increasing their capacity and capability, and promoting entrepreneurship to strengthen the pipeline of high growth businesses across England. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. Suppliers must confirm their expression of interest in this brief by e-mail to Bethany Horrell at b.horrell@oxin.co.uk Additional information: PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. Suppliers must confirm their expression of interest to ensure receipt of any further information and clarifications. To do so, e-mail Bethany Horrell at b.horrell@oxin.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7977d7b-b027-4b8e-a54a-dfbd5338a666 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2018 - 23 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITALSIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 09:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7977d7b-b027-4b8e-a54a-dfbd5338a666
- 6 Mar 2018 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7977d7b-b027-4b8e-a54a-dfbd5338a666
- 15 Nov 2017 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc142d0-d9ee-44d3-8dcb-9d0a6a050104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7977d7b-b027-4b8e-a54a-dfbd5338a666
  6th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc142d0-d9ee-44d3-8dcb-9d0a6a050104
  15th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/465cc65d-9e84-4493-b49a-33daa414c6ec
  OIS - Invitation to Tender - TVB Growth Hub - Pre-Accelerator Programme
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5562140-63c9-465d-ad19-7d60cc76106b
  OIS Terms and Conditions - Goods and Services

## Notice URLs

- http://www.berkshirebusinesshub.co.uk/

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