Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c17-5110-710c-87a6-45e58cfc640a/provision-of-business-growth-learning-development-facilitation-coaching-ser closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Business Growth Learning & Development, Facilitation & Coaching Services for the Unlocking Growth Potential programme. [The University of Nottingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham) Estimated value Not stated Published 11 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 3 May 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 It has become increasingly important for the University to explore alternative avenues for its learning and development offerings. As part of this ambition the University has over the past few years developed programmes aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities, knowledge and confidence of business owners/entrepreneurs of small to medium sized businesses within the local region. These programmes have had a positive significant impact on the leaders themselves, the growth of their businesses, and the local economy. Due to its success and the continued need for entrepreneurs to access knowledge and business growth expertise specific to the SME environment, the University is developing a further initiative - Unlocking Growth Potential within a budget of £125k excluding VAT. This forms part of Enabling Innovation, a collaborative programme providing support for small and medium-sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Enabling Innovation involves the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Derby, and is part-funded by the European Union. The University is therefore seeking a specialist Provider with business growth experience who can support the design, development and delivery of the programme. This will include provision of a range of experienced executive coaches who will work with and coach small business owners to support their professional and personal development through the programme. The programme will be delivered between June 2017 and March 2019. Additional information: Invitation to tender: For the provision of Business Growth Learning and Development, Facilitation and Coaching Services for the Unlocking Growth Potential programme. ### Reference: PROC JG ITT/852 Contract Duration: 1 June 2017 - 31 March 2019 ### Return date & time: 3 May 2017 09:00 The University of Nottingham wishes to appoint a service provider who can support the design, development and delivery of the programme. This will include provision of a range of experienced executive coaches who will work with and coach small business owners to support their professional and personal development through the programme. Please be advised that this is a single stage tender and there will be no further requests, nor opportunity, for tenderers to offer Best and Final prices after initial tender response. You are required to return your submission using the University of Nottingham's e-Tendering web site: [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/) Bids must be submitted no later than: 09:00 3 May 2017 To return using the web site you need to: ### LOG IN click on MY TENDERS then VIEW DOCUMENTS ### Follow the instructions on this page All correspondence relating to this project should be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site, contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 Contact at the University of Nottingham for this tender is: ### Julie Greenfield ### Category Manager - Professional Services Procurement The University of Nottingham King's Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2NR t: +44 (0) 115 84 66587 m: +44 (0) 7964 974247 w: [nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement) ### Delivery Notes The University of Nottingham is an institution built on a significant heritage of excellence in research and teaching, with values that embrace ambition, engagement, partnership, civic responsibility and longevity. Whilst embracing this heritage, the University recognises that the higher education environment is evolving rapidly with the pace of change increasing all the time. With changing student expectations, the globalisation of higher education, disruptive new technologies and increased competition for talent, it has become increasingly important for the University to explore alternative avenues for its learning and development offerings. As part of this ambition the University has over the past few years developed programmes aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities, knowledge and confidence of business owners/entrepreneurs of small to medium sized businesses within the local region. These programmes have had a positive significant impact on the leaders themselves, the growth of their businesses, and the local economy. Due to its success and the continued need for entrepreneurs to access knowledge and business growth expertise specific to the SME environment, the University is developing a further initiative - Unlocking Growth Potential within a budget of ?125k excluding VAT. This forms part of Enabling Innovation, a collaborative programme providing support for small and medium-sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Enabling Innovation involves the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Derby, and is part-funded by the European Union. The University is therefore seeking a specialist Provider with business growth experience who can support the design, development and delivery of the programme. This will include provision of a range of experienced executive coaches who will work with and coach small business owners to support their professional and personal development through the programme. The programme will be delivered between June 2017 and March 2019. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU ### Funding Description ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Enabling Innovation. This forms part of Enabling Innovation, a collaborative programme providing support for small and medium-sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Enabling Innovation involves the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Derby, and is part-funded by the European Union. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c6e817ec-4426-44a4-a9bb-65ef56e088cb) 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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