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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Leading Growth Business Coaches Framework"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Leading Growth Business Coaches Framework

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-958ef0c8-5318-4729-b1a6-4e1891db21d7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Leading Growth Business Coaches Framework" is managed by Teesside University. This initiative, part of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Tees Valley, specifically addressing barriers to growth and enhancing business development. The contract is classified under business and management consultancy services, with an estimated value of £90,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period started on 14th December 2020, with the end date set for 31st July 2023. The tender was completed on 11th December 2020, marking a significant milestone for the initiative.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those that offer consulting, coaching, and business development services aimed at SMEs. Companies that specialize in management consultancy or have experience in delivering mentorship and support programmes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project facilitates growth for SMEs in the Tees Valley, indicating a demand for businesses that can effectively address the specific challenges faced by these enterprises, thereby creating a favourable landscape for service providers within the region.

## Notice

This is ERDF funded. The Leading Growth project is aimed at SMEs based predominately in the Tees Valley. The concept of the programme is to support the owner-managers of these SMEs to address the challenges they encounter, recognising and dealing directly and effectively with the issues that impact on their business. It will: - Increase the growth capacity of Tees Valley SMEs providing a response to barriers to growth and supporting the development of new products and processes; - Support businesses which are: at a growth/development crossroads; ready to move to the next stage of growth and investment; and actively wanting to make changes within their companies. The project will deliver two distinct but inter-related development programmes / support streams: 1). Leading Growth Programme: six-month advice, consultancy, mentorship and peer to peer development interventions delivered to small groups of SME owner-managers with the potential and a commitment to grow, but which lack the internal capacity to respond to growth opportunities. 2). Management Catalyst Programme: operating alongside Leading Growth, this support targets lower level managers, assisting the development of in company systems/processes to allow owner-managers to focus on growth and finance. Experienced business coaches are required to join a panel to support both the Leading Growth and Management Catalyst development programmes by providing one-to-one coaching to the SMEs on the courses Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0993a7e-545b-4723-8c32-d8337494c59f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACHIEVING CHANGE; ANGELINA BELL; CLIENT MARKETING; DEFINING DEVELOPMENT; EDGE INNOVATION; ELEMENTS 4; HELIOS PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT; MANAR ASSOCIATES; MELISSA ROBERTS; NLG PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0993a7e-545b-4723-8c32-d8337494c59f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0993a7e-545b-4723-8c32-d8337494c59f
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=553438728
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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