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Post Payment Monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is currently seeking a qualified individual or organisation to conduct post payment monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme, an initiative aimed at promoting job creation and growth in rural areas. The tender, identified as "Post Payment Monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme," falls under the services category and is classified as business services, particularly in law, marketing, consulting, and administration. The tender publication date is 6th March 2020, with the tender period closing on 3rd April 2020, leading to a contract start date of 1st May 2020 and lasting until 31st December 2021. The procurement is being carried out via an open procedure which is below threshold funding levels, with opportunities open to SMEs. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in monitoring, evaluation, and compliance in funding programmes, particularly those familiar with rural development initiatives. Given the focus on ensuring the effective administration of allocated funds, companies involved in consultation, auditing, or related administrative services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement in this project not only allows for business growth in a critical public sector initiative but also enhances the business's reputation within the community as a facilitator of regional development and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Payment Monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme

Notice Description

In 2015 Worcestershire County Council secured ?1.77m Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) funding to deliver LEADER within Worcestershire. LEADER is a funding programme aimed at creating jobs and growth in rural businesses and communities. The grants of between ?2,500 - ?50,000 (up to 40% of the total project cost) support businesses, farmers, foresters, land managers and communities for projects that support one or more of the following 6 LEADER priorities: o support micro and small businesses and farm diversification o boost rural tourism o increase farm productivity o increase forestry productivity o provide rural services o provide cultural and heritage activities The funding is now fully allocated, and the programme is closed for new applications. 85 projects have been supported with grants. Worcestershire County Council (WCC) wishes to commission a suitably qualified individual/organisation to carry out post payment monitoring checks on funding applications relating to Worcestershire LEADER - RDPE funding programme. The purpose of Post Payment Monitoring (PPM) is to ensure: o That any outputs that have not been declared at the time of the final claim are collected and recorded o That any outstanding special conditions have been met o That where outputs and special conditions have not been met Worcestershire County Council is notified and can take appropriate action Post Payment Monitoring will also help to ensure that delivery of RDPE funded projects continues in line with the Terms and Conditions of the County Council's Grant Funding Agreement with DEFRA Please find attached a countersigned variation for your records. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f08717-21eb-4ac7-8dbe-0f8f8de15d15
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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