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title: "Project Management - Digital Innovation Hub"
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buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
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# Project Management - Digital Innovation Hub

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6a02bf9-5f68-4841-bf69-c1d049c4861f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the GC Business Growth Hub (GC BGH), which is seeking to appoint a service provider for Project Management related to the Digital Innovation Hub. The project is classified under project management consultancy services and will be based in the North West of England. The tender stage is currently complete, with key activities scheduled to begin in September 2021 and extending to March 2022. The total value of the contract is £50,000, with a tender submission deadline of 29 July 2021. This procurement was initiated via an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly SMEs looking to expand their services within the digital innovation space. Interested businesses can engage in various stages of support and access resources aimed at promoting digital growth, thus fostering collaboration and networking opportunities. The programme is particularly well-suited for companies with expertise in digital solutions and those looking to partner with local authorities and academic institutions to enhance their offerings.

## Notice

GC Business Growth Hub (GC BGH) wishes to appoint a service provider for the delivery of Project Management to the Innovation Service. The successful provider is expected to be embedded within the GC BGH and will support the Head of Innovation, working with internal teams, external suppliers at a senior level to enable the successful development and mobilisation of a Digital Innovation Hub. Programme delivery is scheduled to commence in September 2021 and will run through to March 2022 (with the option to extend/increase volume should demand/budget dictate). Project Activities will include: STAGE 1: MARKETING AND CLIENT ENGAGEMENT/REGISTRATION: GC will raise awareness of the project/engage beneficiaries through a project-specific marketing strategy comprising (e.g.) promotion via social media channels/wider GC services/partner links; and kick-off/launch events (with our delivery partners) held in every GM priority area. Interested businesses will complete our online expression of interest form and be contacted within 48hrs to confirm eligibility. Eligible businesses will be invited to complete our online digital assessment, assessing their digital needs and informing their thematic cluster/delivery partner allocation. STAGE-2: THEMATIC COHORTS: Delivered by our academic expert partners, cohorts will support businesses to develop/implement tailored Innovation Plans covering key aspects under each proposed theme (as described above). STAGE-3: COMPLEMENTARY SUPPORT/ACTIVITIES: During cohort delivery, eligible businesses will be able to access complementary support/activities (reflecting their identified needs/priorities). Key activities/support available within this stage include 1:1academic expertise, support from a 'digital buddy' and access to a grant scheme. Delivery will also include free to access digital pop-up events in each GM priority area (in collaboration with e.g. Local Authorities/knowledge hubs/business networks), supporting wider businesses not able to access our project with specialist advice/knowledge sharing, enhancing wider digital collaborations. STAGE-4: PROJECT COMPLETION: Businesses will complete a final assessment (measuring/assessing their digital journey/scale-up) and be provided with a visualisation of their digital progress; and information on additional support available (e.g. MadeSmarter/Skills for Growth opportunities) to continue their progress.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45d1976-5f52-4ddc-a3ce-3d52d31baae0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TALKING TANGIBLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45d1976-5f52-4ddc-a3ce-3d52d31baae0
- 15 Jul 2021 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0964fc0-13ca-4f82-9769-b48db8cea38a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45d1976-5f52-4ddc-a3ce-3d52d31baae0
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0964fc0-13ca-4f82-9769-b48db8cea38a
  15th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/117

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders

## Provenance

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