Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-154f-7356-9ffa-ba0b5dd8fb5a/provision-of-specialist-business-advice-lot-1-and-presenters-lot-2 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Specialist Business Advice (Lot 1) and Presenters (Lot 2) [Blue Orchid](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blue-orchid) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 29 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender - Lot 1 Provision of Specialist Business Advice • Specialist expertise in any or all of the following disciplines: marketing, PR, tender writing, social media, business planning, HR, operations, ICT, exports, finance and funding, strategy, legals etc. This, however, represents a sample of disciplines and innovative proposals and other specialisms are welcomed. • To provide a minimum of 12 hours of support to each allocated SME client over a number of engagements. • Ideally professional qualifications. • Experience and knowledge of working with existing SMEs. • Experience of being self employed / running your own business / enterprise at a senior level. • Ability to deliver one to one sessions with SMEs (on site) or group sessions at short notice as need arises. • Ability to work with a wide range of SME clients from many different backgrounds and to adapt style to meet the needs of different SME client groups. • No volumes are specified but we would expect Advisors to be available on a call down basis across Cheshire & Warrington. - Lot 2 Provision of Workshop Presenters • Specialist expertise in any or all of the following disciplines: marketing, PR, tender writing, social media, business planning, HR, operations, finance and funding, ICT, strategy, legals etc. This, however, represents a sample of disciplines and innovative proposals and other specialisms are welcomed. • To deliver workshops on an on-demand basis. • Ideally relevant professional qualifications; • Experience of delivering training / workshops to groups of around 6-18 individuals. • Experience and knowledge of working with existing businesses / SMEs. • Experience of being self employed / running your own business / enterprise at a senior level. • Ability to work with a wide range of clients from many different backgrounds and to adapt style to meet the needs of different client groups. • Flexible availability with the ability to respond rapidly to need as it arises. Additional information: The Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub (run by Blue Orchid Enterprise Solutions Ltd) is in the process of completing a final application for the provision of the “Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub and Grant Service”, a new ERDF programme to commence in early 2016. The Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub web site is found at [candwgrowthhub.co.uk](https://www.candwgrowthhub.co.uk). The service comprises a range of business advisory and grant awarding services to growth SMEs. To meet the needs of this service, we wish to: • Appoint a number of Specialist Business Advisors to support local SMEs in a range of disciplines across Cheshire and Warrington. • Appoint a number of Specialist Presenters to deliver workshops across a range of topics to support local SMEs across Cheshire and Warrington. This will be procured in 2 Lots: • LOT 1 – Provision of Specialist Business Advice • LOT 2 – Provision of Workshop Presenters Please note: Applicants may tender for either or both of the LOTs. Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2a6cf416-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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