Tender

CPCA - Bid Management Contract (ESF and ERDF)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Tender

05 Feb 2019 at 18:25

Tender

05 Feb 2019 at 18:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is currently seeking to contract for Bid Management services, specifically aimed at crafting competitive applications for funding through the European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tender, titled "CPCA - Bid Management Contract (ESF and ERDF)," is in the active phase and will conclude the tender period on 20 February 2019. The total value of the contract is £50,000, with a contract duration starting from 1 March 2019 and ending on 29 February 2020. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, and the services will be delivered primarily in the East of England.

This opportunity presents an excellent avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business and management consultancy services. The project involves a maximum of nine bidding opportunities, targeting a total projected funding of £10 million, which ultimately aims to secure £20 million for local initiatives focused on business and skills development in the region. Companies adept in writing grant applications and project management will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

CPCA - Bid Management Contract (ESF and ERDF)

Notice Description

This document sets out Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's (CPCA) intentions to contract for Bid Management responsibility including writing competitive applications for agreed project areas within European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as set out below, with the aim of securing funding. There are a maximum of 9 bidding opportunities with a proposed ESF or ERDF funding element which currently projects to PS10 million, the preparation of these proposals will secure combined project funding of PS20 million to be spent against the CPCA's Business and Skills Growth agenda for residents and businesses across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority area. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=631c2648-7129-e911-80f2-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0edf9127-d59e-48ef-88a7-ae49a4e089f9
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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