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title: "Small Business Innovation Support Framework Agreement - AWARD"
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# Small Business Innovation Support Framework Agreement - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdbbbb61-9ad0-47f4-be9a-a1badea7364b

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## Summary

The Small Business Innovation Support Framework Agreement, initiated by Manchester Metropolitan University, aims to facilitate innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cheshire and Warrington. This open procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 5 August 2016. The contract, which started on 29 September 2016 and ends on 28 February 2019, has a value of £80,000 GBP, and is classified under coaching services, targeting the educational and training services sector. The framework will involve appointing multiple suppliers to provide tailored innovation support sessions at various locations, including the Crewe Campus of the university.

Opportunities arising from this framework are particularly well-suited for SMEs with a focus on innovation-oriented services, such as coaching and consultancy. Businesses with experience in delivering structured programmes of expert advice, workshops, and peer-to-peer support will find it advantageous to compete. The Smart Cheshire Programme also indicates a significant potential for growth, as it aims to support approximately 150 businesses that have been operational for over 12 months, thus making it an excellent avenue for those wishing to expand their market presence in the region.

## Notice

The Centre for Enterprise has been awarded funding for a substantial European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project to support innovation within small and medium sized businesses in Cheshire and Warrington.). From this tender process, we intend to create a framework of suppliers to deliver the required outputs of the contract. We anticipate appointing eight individual suppliers onto the framework, whose services will be called upon where required. Being successfully appointed onto the framework does not guarantee a pre-determined volume of engagements throughout the contract duration. All sessions will be centred on the topic of Business Innovation; however, the content and delivery of sessions will be developed and tailored to meet the requirements of a particular cohort. Once the cohorts has been placed onto the programme, suppliers will be reviewed, and based on their specialisms, the most suitably matched supplier will be appointed to deliver the session. Should you be successful and be awarded a place on the framework, you may be asked to provide sessions at various locations throughout Cheshire and Warrington, and the Crewe Campus of Manchester Metropolitan University (Cheshire). Smart Cheshire The Smart Cheshire Programme will specifically target SME businesses in Cheshire and Warrington, with the overarching aim of supporting c150 companies exhibiting potential to innovate. These companies will comprise existing small businesses with a minimum of four employees who have traded for a minimum of 12 months. Businesses / individuals will undergo a 4-month structured programme of expert advice, workshops, peer-to-peer support and individual coaching sessions. Success will be measured through a range of indicators including job creation, and development of novel products and processes both within the company and onto the market. Key Programme Elements: o The Innovation Programme is focused on those companies with potential / desire to innovate o The programme is focused on development of business innovation, rather than a focus on individual leadership skills. o This is a cohort-based programme, utilising the group's experiences and business acumen to create trusted peer-to-peer networks o It is underpinned by academic research and practical expertise in facilitating and teaching innovation within small firms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2016 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,010 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | C-TECH INNOVATION; MORGAN JAMES CONSULTING; PAUL HESP MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY (PHMC; POTENTIAL UNEARTHED; RUBYSTAR ASSOCIATES; SHEENA CARROLL HR SOLUTIONS; WHYNOTCHANGE; WILD BUSINESS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 15:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 29 Oct 2018 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 26 Oct 2018 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 26 Oct 2018 at 14:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 26 Oct 2018 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 26 Oct 2018 at 13:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 26 Oct 2018 at 13:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 27 Sep 2018 at 14:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
- 27 Sep 2018 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46e51ca-13cc-455e-a9cc-ba6750cb74f8
  12th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mmu.ac.uk

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