GBSLEP Growth HubPeer Networks Pilot

Tender description

Birmingham City Council on behalf of the GBSLEP is conducting the procurement exercise using the Accelerated Open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the Public Procurement (Amendments, Repeals and Revocations) Regulations 2016. The publication of this Invitation to Tender Document Suite (ITT) in no way commits the GBSLEP to award any contract pursuant to any procurement process. The GBSLEP wishes to establish pilot Contract(s) to support the delivery of the Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Peer Network Activity provided through the GBSLEP Growth Hub Peer Networks for the following lots by industry sector: o Lot 1 - Advanced Manufacturing; o Lot 2 - Business, Financial, Professional and Services, including independent Training Providers o Lot 3 - Creative Industries; o Lot 4 - Energy and Low Carbon; o Lot 5 - Life Sciences & Healthcare This pilot will last until 31st March 2021 (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract). The contract will be awarded on the following basis: o One supplier to be awarded per lot (Note: A supplier may be awarded to multiple lots) The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 16th October 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc