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title: "Start Smart in Greater Manchester"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ccb070d-6c8c-4b52-a651-7ec00944904e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
published: "2019-05-29"
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# Start Smart in Greater Manchester

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ccb070d-6c8c-4b52-a651-7ec00944904e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Start Smart in Greater Manchester" was initiated by The Business Growth Hub Limited, focusing on providing support for sustainable business development in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This project falls under the business services industry category, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 22 January 2018 and concluding on 28 February 2018. The total value allocated for this contract was £889,000, and it reached the award stage on 17 January 2018, with the award notice published on 29 May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services in Greater Manchester, particularly those involved in consultancy and professional services that support new business development. Companies with expertise in areas such as marketing, recruitment, and legal services would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, leveraging their skills to contribute to local economic growth. As the region encourages sustainable business practices, this is a prime opportunity for businesses aiming to align with public sector initiatives.

## Notice

The project supports Greater Manchester (GM) residents to start and maintain sustainable businesses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4351a14a-7a19-4e02-bd82-d81a5b8d5084 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £889,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £889,000 |
| 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 | PEOPLEPLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4351a14a-7a19-4e02-bd82-d81a5b8d5084

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4351a14a-7a19-4e02-bd82-d81a5b8d5084
  29th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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