Lancashire Peer Network Delivery Services

Concepts

• peer networks
• preston
• business development
• lancashire peer network delivery services
• lancashire growth hub
• consultancy services
• experienced service providers
• cohorts of peer networks
• peer network programme
• delivery of action learning sessions

Location

Lancashire:

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. Circa 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.

Total Quantity or Scope

In total up to 30 cohorts will be delivered.

Renewal Options

The Contract is available for up a period of 9 months, with an extension option of a further 12 moths. Following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The Contract included within Tender Documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

CPV Codes

• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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