--- title: "Supply of Digital Sector Growth Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfc02fa3-3610-4fe5-aec4-7de2cbf753da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfc02fa3-3610-4fe5-aec4-7de2cbf753da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfc02fa3-3610-4fe5-aec4-7de2cbf753da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfc02fa3-3610-4fe5-aec4-7de2cbf753da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMB-GROUP LTD" published: "2022-03-23" --- # Supply of Digital Sector Growth Manager Buyer: EMB-GROUP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfc02fa3-3610-4fe5-aec4-7de2cbf753da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfc02fa3-3610-4fe5-aec4-7de2cbf753da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfc02fa3-3610-4fe5-aec4-7de2cbf753da.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the supply of a Digital Sector Growth Manager, initiated by East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council. The contract aims to support the Mosaic Digital Hub and enhance the Digital and Tech sector businesses across Greater Lincolnshire. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8th April 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd May 2022, running until 31st October 2023, with a total budget of £92,625. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with proven experience in supporting Digital and Tech sector enterprises. Suppliers adept at fostering collaboration within the tech ecosystem and addressing sector challenges like skills shortages or access to finance will find this contract aligns well with their services. Entities capable of creating dynamic networks with other businesses, universities, and colleges are particularly encouraged to apply. ## Notice East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is a private company which provides a range of business consultancy and programme management services. EMB is contracted by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) to deliver the Business Lincolnshire programme under the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP) brand. EMB is seeking to procure a Digital Sector Growth Manager on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council to support the Mosaic Digital Hub and Digital and Tech sector businesses across Greater Lincolnshire. The role of the Digital Growth Sector Manager is to work with local Digital and Tech sector SMEs in order to create and develop the Hub community as well as other organisations that make up the Digital Sector support ecosystem across Greater Lincolnshire and beyond. The role will include working with businesses and the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub to identify support measures to address any key weaknesses in the sector such as recruitment, skills and access to finance. It will also involve the creation of dynamic networks bringing together small and large businesses and key partners such as universities and colleges. Further detail on the requirement is set out in the attached Tender Specification. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd May 2022 and will run for a 18 month period until 31st October 2023. The contract may be subject to an extension, dependent upon additional funding being allocated by Lincolnshire County Council. The total budget available for the 18 month contract period is PS92,625. EMB is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the delivery of the Digital Sector Growth Manager role. Suppliers must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar services to Digital and Tech sector SMEs. Details of how to apply are set out in the Tender Specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91210a8-9cbe-46f6-bef7-686f5f2e4cb1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £92,625 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EMB-GROUP LTD | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1RJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Astley & St Mary's | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2022 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91210a8-9cbe-46f6-bef7-686f5f2e4cb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91210a8-9cbe-46f6-bef7-686f5f2e4cb1 23rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab758e20-8b4e-4c5e-ba26-50cd9c774c27 Tender specification ## Notice URLs - http://www.emb-group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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