--- title: "Delivery of R&D support to manufacturing SMEs in the West of England (ERDF-funded)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-100db849-71fe-408c-b8c9-b1970f14dcaa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-100db849-71fe-408c-b8c9-b1970f14dcaa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-100db849-71fe-408c-b8c9-b1970f14dcaa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-100db849-71fe-408c-b8c9-b1970f14dcaa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2018-05-22" --- # Delivery of R&D support to manufacturing SMEs in the West of England (ERDF-funded) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-100db849-71fe-408c-b8c9-b1970f14dcaa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-100db849-71fe-408c-b8c9-b1970f14dcaa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-100db849-71fe-408c-b8c9-b1970f14dcaa.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England is looking for a specialist consultant to deliver research and development support to manufacturing SMEs in the West of England through a tender titled "Delivery of R&D support to manufacturing SMEs in the West of England (ERDF-funded)." This initiative is financed by the European Regional Development Fund and is part of the Innovation Enterprise Programme. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 May 2018. The contract will commence on 30 May 2018 and is expected to conclude by 31 August 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £20,000, and it falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for engaging suppliers without the need for prior qualification. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services that focus on research and development for manufacturing SMEs. Companies with a strong understanding of the manufacturing sector and experience in delivering bespoke R&D support will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with expertise in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) compliance and grant writing will find this tender particularly relevant, as the successful bidder will facilitate grant applications and provide substantial consultancy to eligible beneficiaries. Engaging with this contract could significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and foster growth within the regional market. ## Notice Financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and delivered by UWE Bristol, the Innovation Enterprise Programme (IEP) supports research and development focused SMEs in the West of England (Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire). It helps these enterprises to develop innovative products, technologies, processes and services through the part-financing of R&D projects, the delivery of one-to-one R&D support or, in the case of graduate start-ups, access to incubation services. UWE Bristol is looking to contract a specialist consultant to deliver IEP support to SMEs in the manufacturing sector. We know there are many regional manufacturing companies that would benefit from engaging with IEP, and are keen to increase support delivered to SMEs in this sector. Specifically, UWE Bristol is looking for a consultant to deliver the following two targets, with the pipeline of SME interest being generated by direct approach and via UWE Bristol referrals: - By 31 August 2018 - 20 x 'business assists', defined as a minimum of 12 hours of R&D-related consultancy delivered to eligible beneficiaries. The specific format of delivery is flexible, but the content must be in line with the general purpose of the wider IEP programme. The successful applicant will be responsible for collecting evidence of this output (a fully completed, compliant form signed by the SME). - By mid-July 2018 (exact date TBC) - at least 10 applications by eligible beneficiaries to IEP's R&D grant funding programme (Innovation 4 Growth). These can be submitted by SMEs that have also received enough support to qualify for a business assist, or by additional enterprises that do not hit the 12 hour minimum threshold. Applicants should demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing sector and have experience of delivering bespoke R&D/innovation support to SMEs. They should also have an understanding of ERDF (or similar) funding, eligibility and compliance, and have experience of writing or supporting grant funding bids for SMEs. Please submit details of your relevant experience (in the form of a CV or similar). Please also provide us with your proposed fee for delivery of the above contract. Additional information: How to apply Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99966d6d-9258-488e-b054-535ec7cf6838 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 22 May 2018 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99966d6d-9258-488e-b054-535ec7cf6838 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99966d6d-9258-488e-b054-535ec7cf6838 22nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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