Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-02df-7206-8298-77009a4ba0e5/invitation-to-tender-thames-valley-berkshire-growth-hub-pre-accelerator-prog awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender - Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Hub - Pre-Accelerator Programme [Oxford Innovation Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxford-innovation-services-limited) Estimated value £1,000 to £25,000 Published 15 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 5 Dec 2017 ## 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Deadline for clarifications: 29/11/17 - 17:30 ### Tender deadline: 05/12/17 - 17:30 Oxford Innovation Services (OIS) is the UK's leading specialist coaching company. OIS has recently been awarded a contract to deliver the Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Hub project in the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP area. We are looking to identify a provider to design and deliver the Growth Hub's Pre-Accelerator Programme, engaging and supporting a minimum of 40 entrepreneurs and pre-startups that have the potential to create high growth businesses based in Berkshire. The pre-accelerator will create a local buzz around entrepreneurship and high growth ambition, raising the aspirations of businesses in Berkshire. It will also build the profile of the region with investors as a hotspot for exciting investment opportunities. The project is financed by the Thames Valley Berkshire European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), part of the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) portfolio 2014 to 2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the fund, which was established by the European Commission to help improve the competitiveness of SMEs by increasing their capacity and capability, and promoting entrepreneurship to strengthen the pipeline of high growth businesses across England. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. Suppliers must confirm their expression of interest in this brief by e-mail to Bethany Horrell at Additional information: PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. Suppliers must confirm their expression of interest to ensure receipt of any further information and clarifications. To do so, e-mail Bethany Horrell at . Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7f5a08aa-f9b5-4ade-8656-ffebc8a1e48d) 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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