Tender

LU00520 The provision of Services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) advisor Panel

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

20 Dec 2016 at 12:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) Advisor Panel". This procurement is classified under development consultancy services and is located in Leicester, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 10th January 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2017 and run until 31st March 2019. Loughborough University is the contracting authority managing this process, which encompasses a methodical approach to sourcing consultancy services aimed at enhancing the capabilities and productivity of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in business development, innovation, and process improvement for SMEs. Businesses that have expertise in delivering tailored support, financial guidance, and market access strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, successful bidders can play a crucial role in helping SMEs increase their competitiveness and implement new strategies for growth, thereby potentially expanding their own service offerings in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LU00520 The provision of Services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) advisor Panel

Notice Description

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) manages the 2014-20 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England. This programme includes European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as one of the funding streams to support a number of key growth priorities such as innovation, research and development and support for Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SME) . As part of this programme the Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) project, which is part funded through ERDF and delivered by the iNet through Loughborough University, will deliver a programme of support to Leicester and Leicestershire (Local Enterprise Partnership area. The project will assist SMEs to increase their capabilities, productivity and competitiveness and take calculated risks in implementing new products, processes and service improvements. Activities include SME revenue and capital grants and market access support. The iNet is establishing a panel of suitably qualified Advisors to supply specialist consultancy to primary target beneficiaries who are SMEs in the priority sectors as noted above located within the LLEP area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41925fdc-ec68-423a-9afd-2dd5f18478ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca22356-12e5-461d-ad29-75b8fafb84ee
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 2-3 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
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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