Published date: 19 August 2022
Last edited date: 19 August 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000
Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72222000
Systems analysis and programming services - 72240000
Computer support and consultancy services - 72600000
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Legal services - 79100000
Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79200000
Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79300000
Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000
Recruitment services - 79600000
Investigation and security services - 79700000
Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79900000
Training services - 80500000
Motion picture and video services - 92100000
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£42,600 to £160,000
Procurement reference
Business Ready Growth Specialist 2022/09
Published date
19 August 2022
Closing date
1 September 2022
Closing time
3pm
Contract start date
16 September 2022
Contract end date
30 June 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Call-off from a framework agreement
A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The BR2Ext Programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) with further funding from Warwickshire County Council (WCC). The extension period of the Business Ready programme is the 18-month period from 1st January 2022 - 30th June 2023.
This Growth Specialist procurement will be from the date of the tender until 30th June 2023.
UWSP reserves the right to extend BR2Ext by further periods after 30th June 2023 up to, but not exceeding 24 months (last date this can be extended to is 30th June 2025), at the discretion of UWSP based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and the availability of funding.
The value of this procurement process is up to £160,000.
The procurement of Growth Specialists is following national guidelines for procurement of ERDF funded projects.
The programme offers a tailored package of demand-led specialist and practical support delivered through a combination of mentoring, coaching and workshops for business owners and managers to develop their expertise and understanding of:
• Targeted marketing strategies and costed plans
• Strategic & business expansion planning
• Preparing investment propositions and funding applications
• Financial Control, Planning and Forecasting
• Growing the team through structured recruitment and retention activity
• Leadership & Team development
• Access to and availability of specialist premises and resources
• Access to relevant sources of knowledge and expertise
• Networking - peer to peer opportunities with other local growth companies
• Access to a wider network of contacts & knowledge
UWSP are looking to recruit specialists with a pragmatic approach & expertise in one or more of the following fields.
• Access to Finance - equity, debt or grants
• Market research, Marketing strategy and Planning
• Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing
• Manufacturing (including Lean, Six Sigma, Value Chain, Process Mapping)
• Business & Sales development
• Recruitment and Talent Management
• Management, Leadership and Team building
• Strategic Planning for growth (including Value Proposition, Strategy Canvas, Orbit)
• Innovation and new product development
• Technology commercialisation
• Operational Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Financial management
• Managing IP
• Product Design
• Mobile communications/5G networks, IoT and associated technologies
• SAAS systems and cloud-based solutions
• Business Information/IT systems and productivity tools
• VR/AR/AX
We anticipate cross sector expertise requirements, but are keen to recruit those with expertise in the following strategically important sectors:
• Logistics
• Advanced manufacturing
• Professional and Financial Services
• ICT and Technology/IoT
• Digital & Creative
• Healthcare
• Intellectual property and law
About the buyer
Contact name
Ian McFarlane-Toms
Address
University Of Warwick Science Park
The Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Road
COVENTRY
CV47EZ
England
Telephone
+447834154457
Website
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