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title: "GFirst LEP - Stroud Growth Hub Proposal"
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# GFirst LEP - Stroud Growth Hub Proposal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-814f14b8-c7c4-4372-8fae-50122b2b438f

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking a partner for the "GFirst LEP - Stroud Growth Hub Proposal" project, aimed at developing a Growth Hub in Stroud, Gloucestershire. This tender, classified under "Miscellaneous business and business-related services," is currently at the award stage, following a selective procurement method that used a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract period runs from 5 April 2019 to 4 April 2025, with a total contract value of £500,000. The tender was published on 5 December 2018, and the deadline for submissions was 18 January 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth for companies specialising in the provision of services related to business support and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses could benefit from collaborating with a reputable institution like the University of Gloucestershire, which oversees the initiative and can provide essential support and networking opportunities.

## Notice

GFirst LEP and seeking a partner to develop a Growth Hub in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Further details can be found in the tender pack which is available for download from the link below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af90fb91-b570-43d5-94ba-82370bf480fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2019 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL2 9HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Longlevens |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STROUD AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2019 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af90fb91-b570-43d5-94ba-82370bf480fd
- 5 Dec 2018 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b93996-e313-49db-b57f-0fefad3e6d43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af90fb91-b570-43d5-94ba-82370bf480fd
  8th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b93996-e313-49db-b57f-0fefad3e6d43
  5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/ProjectManage/41
  Tender Pack

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gfirstlep.com

## Provenance

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