# Small Business Innovation Support Framework Agreement

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Manchester Metropolitan University](/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £80,000
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Planned start: 29 September 2016
- Planned end: 28 February 2019
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5045efc7-9844-4fda-b8df-fd356e185065-102141
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df18d9df-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

The Centre for Enterprise has been awarded funding for a substantial European Regional Development Fund \(ERDF\) project to support innovation within small and medium sized businesses in Cheshire and Warrington\.\)\. From this tender process, we intend to create a framework of suppliers to deliver the required outputs of the contract\. We anticipate appointing eight individual suppliers onto the framework, whose services will be called upon where required\. Being successfully appointed onto the framework does not guarantee a pre-determined volume of engagements throughout the contract duration\. All sessions will be centred on the topic of Business Innovation; however, the content and delivery of sessions will be developed and tailored to meet the requirements of a particular cohort\. Once the cohorts has been placed onto the programme, suppliers will be reviewed, and based on their specialisms, the most suitably matched supplier will be appointed to deliver the session\. Should you be successful and be awarded a place on the framework, you may be asked to provide sessions at various locations throughout Cheshire and Warrington, and the Crewe Campus of Manchester Metropolitan University \(Cheshire\)\. Smart Cheshire The Smart Cheshire Programme will specifically target SME businesses in Cheshire and Warrington, with the overarching aim of supporting c150 companies exhibiting potential to innovate\. These companies will comprise existing small businesses with a minimum of four employees who have traded for a minimum of 12 months\. Businesses / individuals will undergo a 4-month structured programme of expert advice, workshops, peer-to-peer support and individual coaching sessions\. Success will be measured through a range of indicators including job creation, and development of novel products and processes both within the company and onto the market\. Key Programme Elements: • The Innovation Programme is focused on those companies with potential / desire to innovate • The programme is focused on development of business innovation, rather than a focus on individual leadership skills\. • This is a cohort-based programme, utilising the group’s experiences and business acumen to create trusted peer-to-peer networks • It is underpinned by academic research and practical expertise in facilitating and teaching innovation within small firms Additional information: In order to access the tender documents and submit a response, suppliers must first register on Manchester Metropolitan University's electronic tendering system, 'Intend'\. Please use the web link https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/mmu/aspx/Home and follow the registration instructions\. Delivery Notes In order to be considered for participation suppliers must complete and return one electronic copy of their tender response via the 'Intend' electronic tendering portal\. Your submission must be received via the portal, no later than 12 noon, Thursday 4th August 2016\. Any submissions received after the deadline will not be considered\. Any paper submissions received will not be considered\. Funding Type \(WEFO or EU\) : ERDF Funding Description European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/mmu/aspx/

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5045efc7-9844-4fda-b8df-fd356e185065-102141)