Tender

WP3439 - ERDF Event Management Services

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Tender

04 Jul 2018 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council, acting on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team, is inviting tenders for the "WP3439 - ERDF Event Management Services". This procurement is part of the Black Country European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Technical Assistance Project, with funding of £274,364 from the ERDF alongside matched funding. The tender is currently in the active stage and is open until 29 July 2018. The services are needed primarily in the West Midlands and focus on enhancing research, ICT access, SME competitiveness, and low carbon initiatives within the defined timeframe from 20 August to 7 December 2018.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in event management, training, and consultancy services, particularly those specialised in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council seeks providers who can deliver effective training and dissemination events tailored to various audience knowledge levels. Companies adept in showcasing best practices in European funding and project management would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

WP3439 - ERDF Event Management Services

Notice Description

Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider of event management services for the: Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project (2016-2018). Walsall Council is the accountable body for the Black Country European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Technical Assistance Project. This project is part funded through the European Union's European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014-2020, the Black Country Consortium and the four Black Country Local Authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton City Council). The project was awarded ?274,364 ERDF monies plus ?274,364 matched funding. The purpose of the grant is to build on a central team for the Black Country that provides technical advisory support, ensuring that quality proposals are designed in accordance with ERDF and national funding requirements. The team facilitates wide ranging access to the Programme, through stakeholder engagement and promotional activities and events to increase the visibility of ERDF funding in the sub-region. To help deliver these objectives, we are seeking tender proposals for an expert supplier to design and deliver a minimum of 4 'dissemination events' specific to the key priority axis of the Black Country ERDF Programme: o Priority Axis 1: Promoting research and innovation o Priority Axis 2: Enhancing Access to, and use and quality of, Information Communication Technology o Priority Axis 3: Enhancing the competitiveness of Small Medium Enterprises o Priority Axis 4: Supporting the shift towards a low carbon economy in all sectors o Priority Axis 6: Preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency. Events should cover the above subject matter in detail showcasing examples of both national and local good practice which will support organisations of varying knowledge levels to understand how to develop their projects, interpret policy and guidance, build partnerships and/or successfully apply for ERDF monies. Additional information: Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description European Union's European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014-2020 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820ebc18-ba3d-4340-82a7-27c183793f1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Aug 2018 - 7 Dec 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
David Sheldon
Contact Email
sheldond@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 658399

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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