--- title: "PR2052 - PEER NETWORKS PROGRAMME" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f21f19f6-3ece-4284-bbc7-3d8af736cff2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f21f19f6-3ece-4284-bbc7-3d8af736cff2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f21f19f6-3ece-4284-bbc7-3d8af736cff2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f21f19f6-3ece-4284-bbc7-3d8af736cff2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2021-05-07" --- # PR2052 - PEER NETWORKS PROGRAMME Buyer: SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f21f19f6-3ece-4284-bbc7-3d8af736cff2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f21f19f6-3ece-4284-bbc7-3d8af736cff2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f21f19f6-3ece-4284-bbc7-3d8af736cff2.json) ## Summary The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership is initiating a tender titled "PR2052 - PEER NETWORKS PROGRAMME", aimed at providing financial consultancy services. This procurement, which falls under the open procedure category, aims to facilitate a peer-to-peer networking programme for ambitious small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the East Midlands and the East of England. The tender period concludes on 8 June 2021, with a contract expected to commence on 6 July 2021 and continue until 31 March 2022. The project has a total value of £130,000, with a minimum value of £65,000. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations focused on enhancing business leadership and productivity in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The selected provider will be well-positioned to foster collaboration among diverse business leaders, addressing common challenges and promoting innovative strategies for long-term success. Companies with expertise in delivering consultancy services and developing leadership programmes will find this tender especially relevant for tapping into growth and support for SMEs in the region. ## Notice The SEMLEP (South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership) Growth Hub is involved in a national peer-to-peer networking programme funded by BEIS for SME leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success. This programme, designed exclusively for ambitious SMEs, will see diverse cohorts of individuals from companies across the South East Midlands team up to collaboratively work through common business issues and develop a plan for your organisation to build for future success. SEMLEP is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver key elements of the Peer Network Programme including the facilitation of SME peer to peer groups. Peer Networks form an important part of the Government's drive to improve productivity and deliver part of the economic response to the effect of COVID-19 on businesses. It will provide support to SMEs as they move into and through the Recovery phase of COVID-19 response. The aim is to improve SME's capability to adapt their business models to the "new normal", position themselves for future success and drive longer term productivity gains through improved leadership and management skills and technology adoption. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9853b25-9e7c-46b5-bebb-29b33602e98d | | 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 | 7 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | 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 | SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | CRANFIELD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK43 0BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | | Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 7 May 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9853b25-9e7c-46b5-bebb-29b33602e98d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9853b25-9e7c-46b5-bebb-29b33602e98d 7th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY161939 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.semlep.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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