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Contract for the Provision of an ERDF Grant Funding Management Agent

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2020 at 15:21

Award Notice
Tender

13 Dec 2019 at 14:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is currently finalising the contract for the Provision of an ERDF Grant Funding Management Agent, a process that falls within the services category, particularly focused on business and management consultancy services. This contract, valued at £40,000, is aimed at supporting the Gateshead Go for Growth Grant Fund, which is intended to provide grant management for SMEs to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the disadvantaged areas of Gateshead. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 13th January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2020 and will be active until 31st July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and micro enterprises, particularly those capable of providing consultancy services related to grant management and funding allocation. Businesses that specialise in grant management, economic development, or those with experience in working with SMEs would be especially well-suited to compete. The initiative aims to foster innovation, enhance enterprise capabilities, and ultimately boost local job creation efforts in Gateshead, providing a potential benefit for contractors capable of delivering impactful support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of an ERDF Grant Funding Management Agent

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint an organisation to provide grant management services for the Gateshead Go for Growth Grant Fund. The Gateshead Go for Growth Grant Fund is a new grant programme for SMEs in geographical locations in Gateshead set through the Gateshead Goes Local Community Led Local Development Programme for investment projects to stimulate economic growth and create jobs in disadvantaged areas. The grant programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Fund Programme The business grants scheme has been devised to address key objectives set within the CLLD programme including: * Supporting the growth of new and existing micro and small businesses (including social enterprises) which have the capacity to offer employment and training to people in the CLLD area * Address gaps in enterprise provision for financial support. * Create an enabling environment for enterprise and innovation * Support the growth of new and existing micro and small businesses * Boost and accelerate business survival rates * Job Creation Additional information: This process is being managed electronically through the Councils e-tendering system. Tender documentation is only available through the e-tendering system and bids must only be submitted using this system. To register interest in this contract and to obtain the relevant documents please go to www.nepo.org. The contract reference is DN447534. If you require assistance with the website or registration process please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352 or ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1f20809-d6c6-4c35-90d6-ef52ca938a34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148ef985-87e1-4d74-9a74-8bbfdfca862b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 1-2 years
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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UMI COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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