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title: "Start Smart in Greater Manchester"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af58dbc1-577a-4d44-9155-aa486c3f9b41"
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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-af58dbc1-577a-4d44-9155-aa486c3f9b41

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Start Smart in Greater Manchester" was initiated by THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED to support residents in Greater Manchester in establishing and maintaining sustainable businesses. This project falls under the classification of business services, specifically in the realms of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total value of £1,350,000. The procurement method employed is selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19 December 2018, while the contract period spanned from 4 February 2019 to 31 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises within the business services sector looking to expand their footprint in Greater Manchester. Companies experienced in consulting, marketing, and related services may find this an attractive project to compete for, allowing them to contribute to local economic growth and further their business interests in collaboration with established frameworks. The awarded contract was given to PeoplePlus Group Ltd on 17 January 2018, amounting to £889,000, demonstrating the scale of investment available in this area.

## 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/d0ff7660-27d5-453a-9c3c-c0f9e18e4cda |
| 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 | 19 Dec 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 | £1,350,000 |
| 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 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ff7660-27d5-453a-9c3c-c0f9e18e4cda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ff7660-27d5-453a-9c3c-c0f9e18e4cda
  29th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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