Business Growth Hub ITT AI & Cyber Security Workshop Programme

The GM Business Growth Hub (GC BGH) wishes to appoint a service provider for the delivery of an AI and Cyber Security programme to SME owners, directors and senior leaders that will develop their skills, knowledge, and expertise to enable innovation within their business. The programme will target businesses that employ five or more staff and have the capacity to commercialise innovation through the adoption of new or improved products or services, new to-firm technologies or processes and engage in new markets.

AI and Cyber Security subject matter experts to design and deliver a high impact workshop programme and provision of AI Ambassadorial services. Providers are expected to provide suitable and relevant content and material to deliver the programme.

With regard to the workshop programme, GM BGH will host each of the sessions, organise venues, catering and provide event management. Providers are expected to provide their own AV equipment, laptop etc. but we would encourage the use of alternative and more interactive methods of delivery including experiential learning.

A key deliverable for this programme is to establish collaborative partnership between business and the wider innovation ecosystem where appropriate. We envisage that providers will refer to the support available from the innovation ecosystem.

This tender will comprise of three work packages ;

1. Work Package One - AI Workshop Programme
2. Work Package Two - Cyber Security Workshop Programme
3. Work Package Three - AI Ambassador

To apply for this Invitation to 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 ITT submission must be made on the Panacea Portal.

The tender 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. In addition, the contract conditions are enclosed.

The deadline for submission of the required documents is 13:00pm on Thursday 13th June 2024.