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GLA 81696 - Administration and management of the ERDF SME specialist grants

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

24 Nov 2020 at 15:33

Award Notice
Tender

27 Aug 2020 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), representing the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP), is conducting a procurement process titled "GLA 81696 - Administration and management of the ERDF SME specialist grants". This initiative falls under the services category and is focused on the management of grants that provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in London with specialist external advice regarding the impacts of COVID-19. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14th September 2020. The contract start date was 22nd September 2020, with an anticipated end date of 31st March 2021. The buying organisation, Transport for London, is situated in London and has engaged with suppliers in the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consulting and advisory services, particularly those capable of navigating the challenges posed by COVID-19. Firms that specialise in areas such as business law, marketing, and consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete. The initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs, making it ideal for smaller and medium-sized firms, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises that seek to engage in supporting their peers in recovery and growth during challenging times.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLA 81696 - Administration and management of the ERDF SME specialist grants

Notice Description

The Greater London Authority (GLA), on behalf of the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP), is seeking to appoint an organisation to develop, administer and manage the ERDF SME specialist grants for the London region (i.e. direct grants to business to secure specialist external advice related to COVID-19 impacts). Responding to the immediate effects of COVID 19 is a national priority for both Government and the Growth Hubs who are playing a key role in supporting businesses and have seen a significant increase in numbers of businesses requesting advice and support. To respond to the impact of COVID 19, additional funding is being made available through the ERDF Growth Hub project under Priority Axis 3, 'Enhancing the Competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises' Additional information: All tender documents will be issued via Procontract https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About - Bidders should register in order to gain access to the project. Bidder submissions must be made via the e-tendering site procontract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50e9b028-a4ca-4893-a639-1fa57aa34277
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a758e7-5e51-47e7-9b6c-122fcd1d990b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2020 - 29 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 0ES
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Peninsula
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITAL ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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