The Growth Company ITT for Training Providers for the Growth Hub Network Adviser Framework

The Growth Company, as National Coordinator for the Growth Hub Network in England, has been asked by the Business Growth Service (part of the Department for Business Innovation Science and Trade) to develop an initial targeted national training programme for Growth Hub advisers to strengthen network capabilities and increase consistency.

The Growth Company is seeking to establish a small Framework of training providers to deliver training to Growth Hub Network Advisers across England targeting 6 key specialist topics.

The value of activity under this framework is estimated up to £250,000 inclusive of VAT until 31st March 2027, we are unable to estimate the value of any possible extension. The maximum value of the training modules contained in this tender inclusive of VAT are as follows:

1) Consultative Skills Insights and Practice (£45k)

2) Harnessing Action Learning Facilitation Skills (£60k)

3) Account Management Best Practice (£33k)

4) Maximising Mentoring Practice and Skills (£55k)

5) Agile Marketing and Social Communications/Social Media Marketing Skills (£11k).

6) Building Inclusive Engagement Capabilities (£46k)

Training providers selected to deliver this training, will be identified and prioritised through a network wide survey of skills and experience, designed to help stream and inform discussions with Growth Hubs about the distribution of training as part of an initial first wave of training to March 2027.

We are looking for providers with proven delivery experience and comprehensive subject matter expertise for each topic and therefore seek to minimise applications across multiple lots.

Bidders may apply for up to two lots in their strongest areas of delivery.

To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth

Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid.

The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers.

The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 12:00pm Friday 6th November 2026.

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - General management consultancy services - 79411000 - Business development consultancy services - 79411100 - Training facilities - 80520000 - Training programme services - 80521000 - Training seminars - 80522000 - Personal development training services - 80570000 - Tutorial services - 80590000 Location of contract M15JW Value of contract £250,000 Procurement reference GC27 - 008-171 Published date 23 October 2026 Closing date 6 November 2026 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 16 November 2026 Contract end date 31 March 2027 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description The Growth Company, as National Coordinator for the Growth Hub Network in England, has been asked by the Business Growth Service (part of the Department for Business Innovation Science and Trade) to develop an initial targeted national training programme for Growth Hub advisers to strengthen network capabilities and increase consistency. The Growth Company is seeking to establish a small Framework of training providers to deliver training to Growth Hub Network Advisers across England targeting 6 key specialist topics. The value of activity under this framework is estimated up to £250,000 inclusive of VAT until 31st March 2027, we are unable to estimate the value of any possible extension. The maximum value of the training modules contained in this tender inclusive of VAT are as follows:

1) Consultative Skills Insights and Practice (£45k)

2) Harnessing Action Learning Facilitation Skills (£60k)

3) Account Management Best Practice (£33k)

4) Maximising Mentoring Practice and Skills (£55k)

5) Agile Marketing and Social Communications/Social Media Marketing Skills (£11k).

6) Building Inclusive Engagement Capabilities (£46k)

Training providers selected to deliver this training, will be identified and prioritised through a network wide survey of skills and experience, designed to help stream and inform discussions with Growth Hubs about the distribution of training as part of an initial first wave of training to March 2027. We are looking for providers with proven delivery experience and comprehensive subject matter expertise for each topic and therefore seek to minimise applications across multiple lots. Bidders may apply for up to two lots in their strongest areas of delivery. To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow