Published date: 24 May 2021

This notice was replaced on 2 September 2021

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Awarded contract (published 2 September 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Business development consultancy services - 79411100

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£900,000

Procurement reference

15285018 Peer Network Support

Published date

24 May 2021

Closing date

25 June 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 July 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council, as Accountable Body for the Lancashire Growth Hub (Boost) is seeking to appoint suitably experienced Service Providers to deliver the Contracts for cohorts of Peer Networks between July 2021 and 31st March 2022 with a potential extension option available.

In total up to 30 cohorts will be delivered.

The Service Provider will deliver a Peer Network programme through the delivery of Action Learning Sessions, One to One Support and the associated administration, reporting, monitoring and delivery required for these.

Peer Networks is a national initiative that is being delivered locally in England through the LEP network and their respective Growth Hubs. The programme's longer-term aims are focused on reducing the UK productivity gap by helping business leaders find practical solutions to strategic and operational challenges. It also forms part of the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing EU transition, seeking to improve the resilience of SMEs, their capability to adapt their business models to the "new normal" and position themselves for future success, driving longer-term productivity gains.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Rachel Green

Address

Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
England

Telephone

01772 535026

Email

contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk