Document A : Request for Tender BDT302 Behavioural Diagnostic Tools Propel2Grow continuation 21st January 2019 issue 1

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1 Document A : Request for Tender BDT302 Behavioural Diagnostic Tools Propel2Grow continuation 21st January 2019 issue 1 1

2 Contents Introduction Overview Specification o Propel2Grow o Target SMEs o Objectives o Requirements o Optional functionalities / wishlist Guidance for Completers o Award criteria o Tender requirements o RFT and Project Timeline details o Questions and clarifications 2

3 Introduction Propel2Grow (continuation) Behavioural Diagnostic Tools Request for Tender This RFT is for supply of Behavioural Diagnostic Tools to assist beneficiary SME companies ( Target SMEs ) enrolled on Propel2Grow programme to deliver insight into the behaviours, strengths and development areas of key personnel within their business. RFP issued: 21 st January 2019 Responses Due: 5pm Friday 1 st March 2019 Send any questions on the RFT to: procurement@vedas.co.uk Send proposals to: procurement@vedas.co.uk Goal for launch: April

4 Overview Propel2Grow Propel2Grow is an ERDF funded project offering business support to growth ready SME businesses within the county of Lancashire UK. The project will also offer support to new startups and businesses trading less than one year. The project is delivered on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) by Vedas Recruitment & Training Ltd. Despite the highest proportion of people employed in the SME sector, the North West remains the second lowest region in England in terms of economic prosperity, 5th region in the UK in terms of GDP and at is also the fourth region in the country for Business Births and Deaths. It naturally follows that if increased economic growth is going to be delivered within this region, it is the SME sector that is best positioned to deliver. By dovetailing with Boost and other local and national support programmes, the project will support the capability and capacity of SME businesses within Lancashire to achieve high growth (minimum 20% p.a) by providing in depth market and current state analysis, strategic direction, and then the practical implementation of these growth strategies by developing people capability / operational capacity / new product development through access to world class specialist providers. The beneficiary will be account managed throughout the process to maximise success. The project aims to achieve an increase in GVA of 10m for the regional economy, promote best practice and improve efficiency and effectiveness, create 520 new jobs and launch 105 new products to the market by the end of Additionally, the project will develop strong and inclusive partnerships with local stakeholders to signpost businesses that cannot be supported by the Propel2Grow offer. This will include the Lancashire Growth Hub or other sources of support whether public or private - to ensure all companies that seek support, receive the appropriate help or guidance. 4

5 Target SMEs The target beneficiaries are SMEs based within the county of Lanashire including start-up businesses i.e. newly created businesses, who have the desire and realistic potential to achieve high sustainable growth i.e. SMEs with fewer than 10 employees - that over 3 years have the potential to increase employment by 7 members of staff OR increase turnover by 0.75million per annum. SMEs with more than 10 employees with the potential to increase either turnover OR staff employed by an average of 20% per annum over the 3 year period. Start-up businesses with the potential to achieve turnover of 1million within 3 years of starting trading OR to have at minimum of 10 employees within 3 years. (Sector specific exclusions and eligibility regulations apply to ERDF funding). Our target audience are key decision makers (typically owner managers, managing directors or senior leaders) within target beneficiary businesses within Lancashire. Our secondary audience are key personnel who may not hold a senior leadership position but who may be integral to their growth objectives, for example although not exhaustive, sales or marketing personnel; personnel responsible for new product development; human resources, or team managers. 5

6 Specification Objectives The primary objective is to provide Target SMEs (and where appropriate Sector Specialists) with insights into the strengths and development areas of their key personnel, to act as an enabler as companies commence their growth journey. The behavioural diagnostic forms part of a discovery phase which aims to provide SMEs with a holistic report into the current state of their business, both from the aspect of their key personnel and the key attributes of their business performance. The results of the above findings are provided to the beneficiary in a proprietary Pulse Report, which will assist the business on how they can: Grow the bottom line Develop competitive advantage Improve efficiency & effectiveness Upskill the competencies of the management team & key operational staff Functionality Requirements The suite of tools which we would like to access, include a established and impartial measure of: DISC behaviours Emotional intelligence Communicaton preferences and ability to adapt to the audience High performing team behaviours Inspirational and adaptable approaches to leadership Propensity to drive innovation Key business skills 6

7 Optional Functionalities/Wish List We would like to have the following included in our offer, depending on how these elements would impact timeline and/or budget. Please provide costs for these elements separately, and note if any additional design or development time would be required. The ability for participants to access tools online The ability for tools to be used in the design of a optimum target operating model The ability for tools to be used as an integral element of any recruitment or team development activity including guidance for managers on how to interpret Diagnostic tools that can be utilised at a team level Diagnostic tools that can be utilised at company wide level 7

8 Guidance for Completers Evaluation criteria The following information explains how your response will be evaluated and given a score. The project does not bind itself to accepting the lowest cost, but seeks to award on the basis of the most economically advantageous offer, with regards to BOTH cost and quality. Weightings In order to achieve the most economically advantageous solution, with regards to cost and quality, tender response evaluations will hold the following weightings: i. Cost 40% Cost will carry a weighting of 40% of the overall score and will be evaluated through the hourly rate submitted in Section 3 of this document, Pricing Schedule. The Pricing Schedule must cover all applicable costs, (travel costs, expenses etc.), shall be fixed for the length of the contract, and be exclusive of VAT. Pricing is evaluated on the basis that the lowest bid will be awarded the full 40% score. The remaining higher bids are then awarded a percentage using the below formula: Prices submitted as part of your tender response should remain valid for 90 days (from the date of submission). ii. Quality 60% Quality will be evaluated through an analysis of the information provided in your response to Section 2 Requirements, and any clarification questions answered in writing or in interviews, (where required, see 1.6 Interviews). Scores attributed to responses, are decided based on the expectations of the specialist stakeholder panel, measured against the project s objective 8

9 requirements as set out in this document. Below is the evaluation criteria that will be used to score the Quality element of the tender responses: Does not meet the requirement Partially meets the requirement Meets the requirement Exceeds the requirement Allocate 0 points Allocate 1 point Allocate 3 points Allocate 5 points All of the 15 requirements in Section 2 - Requirements, will be scored out of a maximum of five (5) points each and hold a weighting of 60% of the overall score. The maximum possible score for your response is 75 points (All requirements exceeded). Clarification Interviews Interview dates may be arranged as part of the tender process. Interviews will focus on the information provided in your tender response. The purpose of the interviews is to evidence and reiterate information provided in the tender response, providing clarification where required. Should interviews be required they will be held week commencing 4 th March 2019 at our offices (Britannic House, St James Row, Burnley BB11 1DR). Tender Requirements Please include the following in your tender response: Overview of your company (inc. reference to all public liability, professional indemnity insurances and financial standing) Overview of how you will meet our objectives Explanation of your proposed platform and tools Key benefits of the proposed tools within your portfolio Estblished methodologies upon which the tools are based Evidence of statistical rigour in relation to the production of outputs from the tools Proposed timeline from kickoff to launch Details about your team References Any key differentiators about you? Pricing with optional elements line-itemed Terms & conditions 9

10 RFT & Project Timeline Details In order to be considered, an electronic copy of your tender should be returned via no later than 5pm on Friday 1 st March 2019 to procurement@vedas.co.uk. RFT Sent: 21 st January 2019 Responses Due: 5pm, Friday 1 st March 2019 Clarification interviews (if required): w/c 4 th March 2019 Winner Selected & Contacted : Friday 15 th March 2019 Deliivery commences: 1 st April 2019 Questions and clarifications If you have any questions, please contact the procurement team by at procurement@vedas.co.uk. Please note that any answers to any questions or clarifications may be shared will all suppliers who have a indicated a desire to respond to this RFT. This will be contained in subsequent versions of this document which will appear in the same locations as originally published. Therefore we recommend that you re-visit the latest document (if applicable) prior to your submission. Thank you for your interest in responding to this RFT. We look forward to your response. 10

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