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title: "Worcestershire Business Central's Peer to Peer Network - AWARD"
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# Worcestershire Business Central's Peer to Peer Network - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d967d627-7bdb-4513-a8e1-88156d958702

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is facilitating a public procurement process for the "Worcestershire Business Central's Peer to Peer Network" initiative, which falls under the IT services and consulting industry category. This contract has reached the award stage, with a total value of £56,500. The procurement method employed is a selective or restricted procedure, with the contract period stipulated from 21 June 2021 to 31 March 2022. Interested parties had the opportunity to submit their applications by 4 June 2021, with the award announced on 11 August 2021 and published on 17 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for professional service and membership organisations looking to expand their presence in Worcestershire. Businesses that excel in delivering consultancy services, particularly those experienced in facilitating peer-to-peer networks and enhancing business practices, would be well-positioned to compete for these cohorts. The focused nature of this initiative means that local service providers can effectively engage and support small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, fostering collaboration and collective growth.

## Notice

Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) is one of 38 LEPs in England and is responsible for creating and delivering economic growth and jobs in the county. This is achieved through an effective partnership approach with business, local government, the third sector and higher and further education working together with a common, shared purpose. The network of 38 Growth Hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need. Government have identified the Growth Hub network as a primary delivery route for meaningful business engagement, as well as delivery partner for key engagement projects As part of the Governments Productivity Review published in November 2019 there was a commitment to strengthen the availability of local peer to peer networks to support improved business practice and Growth. Peer to Peer networks are small groups where business leaders (peers) come together with the support of a trained facilitator in a confidential environment to discuss individual challenges and identify workable solutions using an action learning style. Action learning is a process in which real-life problems are worked through with a group that promotes enquiry and reflection, and which results in tangible actions or solutions. We are inviting Professional service and membership organisations to indicate their ability to work in partnership with Worcestershire Business Central to deliver this initiative. In total Worcestershire Business Central is looking to procure assistance to run up to 8 Cohorts covering: o General/non-sector specific - 8 cohorts This invitation to quotation is to identify 2 providers to deliver 4 Peer to Peer cohorts each for businesses across Worcestershire- these businesses may be from a range of sectors who meet the eligibility criteria. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be93fac-9c77-4d14-a534-2c575e81bf68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,500 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | H W CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; HR CHAMPIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be93fac-9c77-4d14-a534-2c575e81bf68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be93fac-9c77-4d14-a534-2c575e81bf68
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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