--- title: "GM BGH Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2025-04-25" --- # GM BGH Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eef58259-e440-4347-bbc6-664a536df7a1.json) ## Summary The Growth Company, based in Manchester, is seeking to establish a framework agreement for "GM BGH Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support". This open procedure is focused on delivering specialist services in "Analysis services", with additional classifications indicating consultancy services, technical analysis, and business development sectors. The programme is designed specifically for delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom and targets technology-led innovation. The tender process is currently at the stage of receiving submissions, with a deadline set for 13:00 on 23rd May 2025. The contract period is anticipated to run from 4th June 2025 to 3rd March 2026. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in technology and innovation consultancy to expand their operations and engage with the broader innovation ecosystem. SME and VCSE businesses are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability. The focus on forming collaborative partnerships presents an advantageous environment for companies specializing in diagnostics, commercialisation planning, and technical project briefs. This fully funded programme can provide substantial growth opportunities by enabling businesses to integrate deeply into the innovation support network, with no direct financial cost to those participating. Interested parties must register and submit their tenders through the Panacea Supplier Platform. ## Notice The GM Business Growth Hub wishes to appoint a service provider to enter into a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Technical Innovation & Commercialisation Specialist Support. GM Business Growth Hub require technology led innovation experts to deliver high quality specialist business innovation and commercialisation support, with a focus on the key eligible sectors and specific technology families, to meet the needs of those wishing to scale and grow businesses through investment in research and innovation. Strong focus on diagnostic, commercialisation planning and technical project brief development. A key deliverable for this programme is to establish collaborative partnership between business and the wider innovation ecosystem where appropriate. We envisage that providers will refer to the support available/be firmly embedded in the innovation ecosystem. This is a fully funded programme that comes at no financial cost to the business. To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these and utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 13:00 23rd May 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e29cd-b6c5-448d-a817-5a35a7ff1f61 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e29cd-b6c5-448d-a817-5a35a7ff1f61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e29cd-b6c5-448d-a817-5a35a7ff1f61 25th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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