Growth Hub Interim Service for HotSW LEP

Tender description

Please Note - (updated 10 June 2015) - the Response to RFQ timeframe has been re-opened - the updated deadline is Wednesday 17 Jun 2015 by 10:00. A new supplier submission step has been opened in the contract listing. The Management Team have reviewed the position on this contract opportunity to invite compliant submissions by the updated deadline. Description The Growth Hub Interim Service (GHI) is to provide independent diagnosis and brokerage to existing business support services while providing a seamless, smooth transition from the existing City Deal Growth Hub to a new service which is anticipated to start in early 2016. The GHI will be a first-stop-shop which will engage with business via various platforms. It will support and link in with existing local and national initiatives without duplicating their offer. The Growth Hub is the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership's (HotSW LEP) main mechanism of engaging with businesses across the area. Somerset County Council as Accountable Body for the HotSW LEP is advertising this contract opportunity and will be the contract holder. The appointed Supplier will work with the HotSW LEP and Local Authorities to deliver the contract. By Registering Interest in this opportunity (requires Registration to this portal and logging in) you will have access to the procurement documentation to download. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 17 June 2015 by 10:00.