Tender

Call for Assessors: Digital Innovation Fund

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 08:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has issued a tender titled "Call for Assessors: Digital Innovation Fund", aimed at securing assessors to evaluate applications for its grant funding scheme. This opportunity is particularly relevant to the business and management consultancy services sector and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 4 November 2021. Selected assessors will begin their contract on 16 November 2021, which will conclude on 31 December 2021, with a total contract value of £2,500.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in innovation, research and development, or digital solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) based in the West of England are particularly encouraged to participate, as UWE Bristol seeks assessors with a robust understanding of the local business landscape. This is a chance for qualified professionals to contribute to the funding process while potentially expanding their network and enhancing their reputation within the regional innovation ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Assessors: Digital Innovation Fund

Notice Description

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), as part of its West of England based Digital Innovation Fund (DIF) programme, is looking for Assessors to assess applications to its grant funding scheme. About the scheme: DIF is an ERDF funded programme, providing grant funding and workshops to SMEs in the West of England region (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) that are to looking to innovate and solve new challenges. As part of the grant funding workstream, businesses can apply for grants of PS10,000 to PS40,000 to cover 35% of total project costs. Projects must be innovation, R&D and create jobs, products and services as an outcome of the funding awarded and have a digital aspect. The role of assessors: Assessors are required to review and score SME application forms that are submitted to the University. Commitment: * Assessors will assess no more than 20 applications. * The grant funding call closes on 16 November 2021 with applications being reviewed between 19 November 2021 and 05 December 2021. * We will notify you via email when an application is ready for review and has been assigned to you, and we ask that you reply within 1 working day to confirmed that you have received the application so that we know you are still available. You will also be required to let us know immediately if you have a conflict of interest with any of the companies you are assessing. * Each application takes a minimum of 2-3 hours to review, and will need to be returned by 05 December 2021. * If you have not assessed for UWE Bristol in the last 12 months, you will be required to attend an hour-long training session prior to the undertaking any assessments. Further details will be provided once successful Assessors have been notified. * We will provide you with a guidance document for assessing, and a template for providing your scores and comments. * All assessing will be done electronically. Documents will be shared via Microsoft's One Drive, and assessments returned as Microsoft Word documents. Relevant experience: * Prior experience assessing grant funding applications or similar is essential. * Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is highly desirable. We are looking for assessors to have strength in one particular sector, or experience of R&D or digital expertise. Please ensure your specialism is clearly stated in your submission email. Please submit your CV, detailing the information above, to the Digital Innovation Fund team (dif@uwe.ac.uk) no later than 11.59pm on 04 November 2021. Assessors will be selected to ensure we have a wide range of expertise. The team will get in touch to let you know if you've been successful shortly afterwards. You will need to be set up as a supplier on the University systems and sign a contract prior to undertaking work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e4931c-d791-4e9a-9f28-bdef1c22a7a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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