Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
GM Business Support Ltd
Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
M1 5JW
UK
Contact person: Nick Batty
Telephone: +44 1612374044
E-mail: nick.batty@businessgrowthhub.com
NUTS: UKD3
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.businessgrowthhub.com
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.businessgrowthhub.com
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Private company running publicly funded projects
I.5) Main activity
Other: Support to local entrepreneurs and businesses via public funded projects
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
Reference number: T17037
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a framework of providers to enter into contracts for the delivery of pre-start and post-start support to individuals wishing to start and sustain their own business in the Greater Manchester area. The service will engage with individuals, help develop their understanding, knowledge and capability to create successful and sustainable businesses, and support them to access follow-on growth support where appropriate.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 166 666.00
EUR
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Greater Manchester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The framework will be live for an initial period of 12 months, from 1 January 2018, but may then remain open for up to a maximum period of 5 years, to 31 December 2022, subject to market conditions, funding provision and structure and service demand. As a framework, there is no guarantee of work; Programmes of Work will be called off as required.
The initial Call-Off Contract for the first phase of delivery is expected to commence on 1 January 2018 and will initially run until 31 December 2018. There will be an option to extend this initial Call-Off Contract on a rolling basis, with one month’s notice to 31 March 2019.
The maximum value of this framework over the 5 year period is £5 million (including VAT), but this could vary significantly, subject to funding being secured and market conditions. The value of the initial Call-Off Contract, i.e. for the first phase of delivery is expected to be in the region of £500,000 to £900,000.
As additional funding may become available at any point in the duration of the contract, the successful provider must be able to scale their delivery based on funds available.
The Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a framework of providers to enter into contracts for the delivery of pre-start and post-start support to individuals wishing to start and sustain their own business in the Greater Manchester area. The service will engage with individuals, help develop their understanding, knowledge and capability to create successful and sustainable businesses, and support them to access follow-on growth support where appropriate.
This tender will be in the form of a framework of suppliers from which individual Programmes of Work (Call-Off Contracts) will be commissioned during its life. It is envisaged that the framework will remain live for an initial period of one year, to December 2018, and may be extended after that point for a period of up to 5 years subject to demand, market conditions and funding. The first phase of delivery will commence on 2 January 2018 and will initially run through to 31 December 2018 with an option to extend this on a rolling basis, subject to market needs.
Specific programmes of work will be procured through mini-competitions, consisting of an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) issued to suppliers within the framework of appointed providers. Specific information in relation to costs, targets and delivery requirements for each individual Call-Off Contract will be contained within the ITQ documents. As the nature of the Call-Off Contracts will vary, the pricing structure for each may also vary and may encompass for example:
— Payment by results only,
— Combined payment by results and service charge,
— Day rate.
This list is not exhaustive; it is illustrative of the pricing models which may be used. Each individual Call-Off Contract will have its own pricing structure aligned with the nature of the required service. The required pricing structure will be clearly set out in each Call-Off specification, and suppliers’ pricing submissions will be assessed as part of the ITQ process.
Indicative areas of specialism we are looking to appoint within the framework include:
— Client engagement including community-based outreach,
— Delivery of bespoke, intense one-to-one support,
— Delivery of specialised workshops,
— Sector specialisms to include but not exclusively: Digital and Creative Tech, Professional Services, Low Carbon, Construction, Life Sciences, Food and Drink, Leisure & Tourism, Retail,
— Delivery of Lean Start Up methodologies,
— Expertise with priority client groups but not exclusively: economically inactive, benefit recipients, 50 plus, women, black and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, people from disadvantaged wards, those without basic skills and lone parents,
— Key note speakers for conferences and events.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability and Experience
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: People Capacity and Expertise
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Start Up Support
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Partnership Arrangements
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Market Intelligence and Local Knowledge
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Quality & Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Marketing & Promotion
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Provider Contract Management
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
NW0151 START SMART
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 209-433544
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-1
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ruby Star Associates Ltd
Northwich
CW9 7DA
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-2
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Upturn Enterprise Limited
OL8 4QQ
Oldham
OL8 4QQ
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chapel Street Business Forum T/A The Business Group Salford
M6 6AP
Salford
M6 6AP
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-4
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enterprise4All Ltd
Blackburn
BB1 3BL
UK
NUTS: UKD41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-5
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Innovas Consulting Solutions Ltd
Winsford
CW7 2AN
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 41 666 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-6
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David Waterfall
Wirral
CH49 2RY
UK
NUTS: UKD74
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 41 666 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-7
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PeoplePlus Group Ltd
Sheffield
S2 4SW
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-8
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation
Manchester
M12 6FZ
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-9
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matchbox Associates Ltd
Bowdon
WA14 3EE
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-10
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winning Pitch Trading Ltd
Swinton
M27 6DB
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-11
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Know And Do Ltd
Ardwick Green
M12 6HS
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-12
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Orchid Enterprise Solutions Ltd
Liverpool
L3 9LQ
UK
NUTS: UKD72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T17037-13
Title: Start-up Support to Stimulate Demand and Create Sustainable Businesses in Greater Manchester
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Business & IP Centre Manchester City Council
Manchester
M60 2LA
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 166 667.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Business Growth Hub (BGH) is the trading name of GM Business Support Limited (GMBS), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Growth Company Limited. The Business Growth Hub helps ambitious business people to realise their growth potential by offering access to a range of practical services, from assessing growth options to unlocking finance or accessing experienced business mentors.
For more information about Business Growth Hub and GM Business Support Limited, please visit us at: http://www.businessgrowthhub.com
Tenders can be accessed and downloaded via the Business Growth Hub website: http://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
GM Business Support Limited
Manchester
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
GM Business Support Limited
Manchester
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Business Growth Hub will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point of information on the decision to award the contract is communicated to bidders in accordance with Regulation 32A of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Any bidder wishing to appeal the decision to award the contract, or after the award of the contract, appeal the award, shall have the rights as set out in Part 9 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/01/2018