Tender

Consultancy services to the project Innovation Vouchers at Aston University.

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

26 Sep 2017 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is inviting tenders for consultancy services under the Innovation Vouchers project, aimed at supporting SMEs in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBS LEP) area. The tender, labelled as 50R17P01834, values at £20,000 and falls under the category of business development consultancy services. Interested parties should submit their responses electronically to Kavita Jeerh by close of business on 10th October 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 16th October 2017 and will last until 16th February 2018, with the work expected to engage with businesses across the West Midlands and potentially beyond.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in business consultancy and grant application processes, to expand their services by supporting eligible businesses to secure funding through the Innovation Voucher Grant. Companies that can provide tailored advice to assist SMEs in completing the grant application and claims process will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their market presence and service offerings within the local region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy services to the project Innovation Vouchers at Aston University.

Notice Description

A tender opportunity has arisen to provide consultancy services to the project Innovation Vouchers at Aston University. Aston University invites you to submit a quotation to deliver the required work. This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Structural Investment Fund of 2014 to 2020. To seek and engage with SME's within the GBS LEP area that fit the eligibility criteria, to support businesses to complete the Innovation Voucher Grant Application form, to ensure the business submits the completed application form to the key contact at Aston University and finally to support the business with the claim procedure to ensure they receive the grant. This opportunity is open to 6 business engagement advisors. We require one business engagement advisor to support 20 businesses to complete the above objective, and another 5 business engagement advisors to each support 5 businesses to complete the above. For SMEs to be eligible they must employ less than 250 people and have an annual turnover less than EUR50m or a balance sheet total less than EUR43m; more information can be found here. You will be required to work in GBSLEP area and/or in other LEP areas (The Black Country and The Marches) in both transitional and more developed areas. Additional information: This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Structural Investment Fund of 2014 to 2020. This tender is being offered under the Innovation Vouchers project. In order to work with us you must accept our terms and conditions All tender responses should be submitted in writing electronically to: Kavita Jeerh at k.jeerh@aston.ac.uk - no later than close of business Tuesday 10th October 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebca0ed8-f51f-4698-884a-c86c4356aeef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2017 - 16 Feb 2018 1-6 months
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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