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title: "LPS CAS - Peer Network Support - RFQ 15285018"
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# LPS CAS - Peer Network Support - RFQ 15285018

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6dc48cc-e373-4727-9261-d61b13a14a8c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "LPS CAS - Peer Network Support - RFQ 15285018" is being conducted by Lancashire County Council, as the accountable body for the Lancashire Growth Hub. The contract is classified under "Business development consultancy services" and is aimed at delivering a Peer Network programme across the North West of England. This initiative, which involves up to 30 cohorts slated for completion by 31st March 2022, has a total budget of £900,000. The tender period closes on 25th June 2021, with the contract effective from 1st July 2021 to 31st March 2022. This procurement process is being executed through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in business consultancy and development services. Companies that specialise in delivering training, mentoring, and business improvement programmes would be well-positioned to engage with this initiative, which aims to bolster the resilience and productivity of SMEs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing economic transitions.

## Notice

The Council, as Accountable Body for the Lancashire Growth Hub (Boost) is seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for cohorts of Peer Networks between July 2021 and 31st March 2022 with a potential extension option available. In total up to 30 cohorts will be delivered. The Service Provider will deliver a Peer Network programme through the delivery of Action Learning Sessions, One to One Support and the associated administration, reporting, monitoring and delivery required for these. Peer Networks is a national initiative that is being delivered locally in England through the LEP network and their respective Growth Hubs. The programme's longer-term aims are focused on reducing the UK productivity gap by helping business leaders find practical solutions to strategic and operational challenges. It also forms part of the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing EU transition, seeking to improve the resilience of SMEs, their capability to adapt their business models to the "new normal" and position themselves for future success, driving longer-term productivity gains.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4b1c8f-e164-4632-bded-a47bca0a3419 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £820,148 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ASESORIA GROUP; BIZ SMARTS; BUSINESS INFORMATION GROUP; COMMUNITY & BUSINESS PARTNERS; ELEMENTAS; ESSENTIALISE IMPERATIVE SOLUTIONS; EVENTS FIRST LTD (T/A NORTHWEN POWER WOMEN; GROWTH LANCASHIRE; IBD BUSINESS ADVICE GROUP; MARKETING LANCASHIRE; NORTH & WESTERN LANCASHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; NORTH WEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE; NORTHERN AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE; SCALE-ABILITY; SHOUT NETWORK; THE GROWING CLUB; VEDAS RECRUITMENT & TRAINING; WINNING PITCH TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4b1c8f-e164-4632-bded-a47bca0a3419
- 24 May 2021 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfb11fd-b5fa-424b-9349-9a7939006750

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4b1c8f-e164-4632-bded-a47bca0a3419
  2nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfb11fd-b5fa-424b-9349-9a7939006750
  24th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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