Tender

Supply of ERDF project guidance, eligibility and monitoring support

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

21 Jul 2017 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, is seeking to procure guidance, eligibility, and monitoring support for its Innovation 4 Growth (I4G) programme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This open tender, titled "Supply of ERDF project guidance, eligibility and monitoring support," is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline by 4th August 2017. The contract is valued at £21,000 and is set to commence on 14th August 2017, lasting until 31st July 2019. The CPV classification for this tender falls under guidance services.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in regional funding programmes, R&D compliance, and project risk assessment. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience in innovation support and compliance with ERDF regulations will have a competitive edge. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth by enabling these businesses to participate in valuable projects that drive innovation and economic development in the West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of ERDF project guidance, eligibility and monitoring support

Notice Description

Innovation 4 Growth (I4G) is a grant-funding scheme developed using the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It supports SMEs in the West of England (Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire) to develop innovative products, technologies, processes and services, by part-financing research and development (R&D) projects. It does this by issuing grants of between PS10,000 and PS75,000 through a competitive process, funding up to 35% of the overall R&D costs for successful applicants. UWE Bristol is looking to contract an external expert consultant for one day per fortnight (incorporating physical attendance of (circa 2 hour) bi-weekly operational meetings at its Frenchay Campus) to assist the I4G delivery team in a number of areas relating to project risk and ERDF/State Aid eligibility, compliance and performance. Specifically, they are seeking expertise in/assistance with: - Initial due diligence processes - working with the University's finance service to evaluate the risk profile of potential ERDF grant funding recipients, contributing expertise in R&D funding and ERDF compliance. - Monitoring the project progress of confirmed ERDF grant recipients, and evaluating their performance against contracted deliverables (outputs, expenditure and ERDF/State Aid compliance). - Reporting to the ERDF Managing Authority (the Department for Communities & Local Government) on overall progress, issues, challenges and successes. - Ensuring general ERDF eligibility and compliance, both in relation to the I4G programme itself, and the grant recipients' projects. - Ensuring State Aid compliance of both the I4G programme and grant recipients. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and experience of regional funding programmes, an understanding of R&D definitions as they apply to the SME community and ERDF eligibility criteria. Please submit an up to date CV, containing suitable examples of previous work (these can be included as separate documents if preferred), along with their suggested day rate. Innovation4Growth is part of a larger innovation support project that will receive up to PS2,000,000 of funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is the programme's Managing Authority. Established by the European Union, the ERDF helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects that support innovation, businesses, job creation and local community regeneration. Innovation4Growth run by the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab30acd-00df-4b18-8054-735574a4605f
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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