Peer Networks - Cohort Delivery Framework

Tender description

GC Business Growth Hub is seeking to procure a panel of providers who will deliver the service on an individual cohort basis, with potential providers asked to specify the total number of cohorts they wish to deliver - or specify their lower and upper number (provide a band) to provide us with more flexible procurement and deployment options. An initial group of 25 pilot cohorts will be delivered, with a view to potentially expanding this number if additional funding is available during the autumn. Lot 1: The provider will be required to: - deliver the programme virtually using video conference technologies or face-to-face if Covid-19 restrictions permit - identify, recruit, and enroll SME Cohorts - ensure optimal cohort mix and balance within a group - successfully manage, run and facilitate a cohort of SME's - ensure that SME participants are representative businesses within the LEP/Growth Hub area - meet the required KPIs and undertake evidence and record keeping to support the external evaluation process - provide detailed costing associated the service delivery to ensure that the budget is utilised effectively, provides good value for money and a strong economic return.