# GMCA 1145 Phase II Little Lion Research evaluation of GM leadership programme for SMEs

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## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Little Lion Research Ltd
- Award value: £48,500
- Tender value: £48,500
- Award date: 30 June 2024
- Published: 16 October 2024
- Contract start: 1 July 2024
- Contract end: 30 June 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 60b8e5a4-f8d1-40db-803f-adbfdcffd25b-794357
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-641b7ed9-2b9c-43bf-895e-4918857b698b

## Description

An evaluation of OPEN SME delivery for Phase II of the programme\. The evaluation needs to: • Assess the extent to which 2024/25 delivery meets the strategic aims set out in MMU's OPEN SME Phase 2 delivery plan; these being to enlarge, extend, enhance, engage, and empower OPEN SME users through developments in the site content and functionality\. • Give the MMU team evidence on what OPEN SME content to refresh and/or redesign, and what material could be added to the site\. • Generate data that is comparable to evaluation data collected to date so that the evolution of OPEN SME can be described and assessed\. • Assess OPEN SME's integration with other business support services in GM given the website will become separate to other funded business support services\. • Fill gaps in the knowledge base around how to engage GM SMEs in leadership and management training, and the impact support has on SMEs' economic performance\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b8e5a4-f8d1-40db-803f-adbfdcffd25b-794357)