Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c06-03b1-72f2-8677-3fc328a0ba8d/start-grow-programme-evaluation [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Start & Grow Programme Evaluation [Gwe Business West Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gwe-business-west-ltd) Estimated value £50,000 to £80,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 10 Nov 2015 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender GWE Business West Ltd, trading as Business West (BW), is a member of the Cavendish Consortium, a group of six of the largest enterprise agencies across England, together with the National Enterprise Network. Its members are amongst the most prominent not-for-profit social enterprises in the country, each with over 30 years’ experience. The Cavendish Consortium has been successful in securing funding from Round 6 of the Regional Growth Fund for a new growth business start-up programme, ‘Start & Grow’. The programme provides pre and post start support to individuals looking to start sustainable businesses which expect to employ people from the early stages and where start-up financing will be required to get the business venture off the ground. It launched recently and will continue until mid 2020. We are looking for a partner who can work with us to develop and implement an evaluation programme that will result in reports for internal and external audiences, including the programme funder The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. We request information from potential suppliers detailing their proposal and costs. Key dates in the tender process are: Deadline for receipt of written ITT clarification questions from Tenderers (by 1200 hrs) 30th October 2015 BW issues responses to ITT clarification questions 3rd November 2015 Closing date for receipt of Tenders (by 1200 hrs) 10th November 2015 Notification of invitation to present proposal 18th November 2015 If this opportunity is of interest please email for a copy of the tender documents. \--------------------------------------------------------------- Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/eccf06e3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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