Worcestershire Business Central's Peer to Peer Network - AWARD

Contract summary

Industry

• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

• Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

WR5 2NP

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-336-2239-WCC 00002239 - AWARD

Published date

17 January 2022

Closing date

4 June 2021

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

21 June 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

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.

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Award information

Awarded date

11 August 2021

Contract start date

21 June 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Total value of contract

£56,500

This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.

H W Chamber of Commerce

HR Champions Ltd

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About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Allonby

Address

Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

Telephone

01905 843619

Email

sallonby@worcestershire.gov.uk