Planning

Due Diligence for grants and loans (DEGF)

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jul 2019 at 11:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Derby City Council is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Due Diligence for grants and loans (DEGF)", which falls under the industry category of Financial and insurance services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates indicating that suppliers must express interest by 15:00 on 18 August 2018 and submit their responses by 14:00 on 19 August 2019. The services required include conducting due diligence for companies seeking funding from the Derby Enterprise Growth Fund and related schemes, with delivery locations in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in financial consultancy, risk assessment, and compliance services to grow and expand their portfolio. Companies that focus on providing due diligence services, as well as those experienced in handling grants and loans, will find this procurement particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance their market presence but also facilitate connections with public sector organisations and other private firms seeking such expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Due Diligence for grants and loans (DEGF)

Notice Description

To undertake Due Diligence services primarily for companies accessing Derby Enterprise Growth Fund / D2 Enterprise Growth Fund/ Derbyshire Business Support Grant Scheme but also available to Derby City Council more widely. These schemes are largely tasked with awarding funding under RGF (Regional Growth Fund) or ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). Service will include the undertaking of Due Diligence exercises and provision of reports and advice on companies offered funding (grant/loan), prior to funding contracts being signed, reviewed or amended. Reports are required to provide an external independent view on viability and risk as well as confirmation and validation of State Aid position to ensure all funding is State Aid compliant. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on 18 August 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Monday 19 August 2019. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system). Please search for TD1472. Additional information: Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on 18 August 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Monday 19 August 2019. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system). Please search for TD1472.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c56046b-8be9-4923-b326-b679562a82ba
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security 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
19 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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