--- title: "Call for Assessors: Digital Innovation Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-116ac3b9-3d09-4bc2-8269-d28b1848061e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-116ac3b9-3d09-4bc2-8269-d28b1848061e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116ac3b9-3d09-4bc2-8269-d28b1848061e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116ac3b9-3d09-4bc2-8269-d28b1848061e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-21" --- # Call for Assessors: Digital Innovation Fund Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-116ac3b9-3d09-4bc2-8269-d28b1848061e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-116ac3b9-3d09-4bc2-8269-d28b1848061e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116ac3b9-3d09-4bc2-8269-d28b1848061e.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has issued a tender titled "Call for Assessors: Digital Innovation Fund", aimed at securing assessors to evaluate applications for its grant funding scheme. This opportunity is particularly relevant to the business and management consultancy services sector and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 4 November 2021. Selected assessors will begin their contract on 16 November 2021, which will conclude on 31 December 2021, with a total contract value of £2,500. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in innovation, research and development, or digital solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) based in the West of England are particularly encouraged to participate, as UWE Bristol seeks assessors with a robust understanding of the local business landscape. This is a chance for qualified professionals to contribute to the funding process while potentially expanding their network and enhancing their reputation within the regional innovation ecosystem. ## Notice The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), as part of its West of England based Digital Innovation Fund (DIF) programme, is looking for Assessors to assess applications to its grant funding scheme. About the scheme: DIF is an ERDF funded programme, providing grant funding and workshops to SMEs in the West of England region (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) that are to looking to innovate and solve new challenges. As part of the grant funding workstream, businesses can apply for grants of PS10,000 to PS40,000 to cover 35% of total project costs. Projects must be innovation, R&D and create jobs, products and services as an outcome of the funding awarded and have a digital aspect. The role of assessors: Assessors are required to review and score SME application forms that are submitted to the University. Commitment: * Assessors will assess no more than 20 applications. * The grant funding call closes on 16 November 2021 with applications being reviewed between 19 November 2021 and 05 December 2021. * We will notify you via email when an application is ready for review and has been assigned to you, and we ask that you reply within 1 working day to confirmed that you have received the application so that we know you are still available. You will also be required to let us know immediately if you have a conflict of interest with any of the companies you are assessing. * Each application takes a minimum of 2-3 hours to review, and will need to be returned by 05 December 2021. * If you have not assessed for UWE Bristol in the last 12 months, you will be required to attend an hour-long training session prior to the undertaking any assessments. Further details will be provided once successful Assessors have been notified. * We will provide you with a guidance document for assessing, and a template for providing your scores and comments. * All assessing will be done electronically. Documents will be shared via Microsoft's One Drive, and assessments returned as Microsoft Word documents. Relevant experience: * Prior experience assessing grant funding applications or similar is essential. * Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is highly desirable. We are looking for assessors to have strength in one particular sector, or experience of R&D or digital expertise. Please ensure your specialism is clearly stated in your submission email. Please submit your CV, detailing the information above, to the Digital Innovation Fund team (dif@uwe.ac.uk) no later than 11.59pm on 04 November 2021. Assessors will be selected to ensure we have a wide range of expertise. The team will get in touch to let you know if you've been successful shortly afterwards. You will need to be set up as a supplier on the University systems and sign a contract prior to undertaking work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e4931c-d791-4e9a-9f28-bdef1c22a7a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e4931c-d791-4e9a-9f28-bdef1c22a7a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e4931c-d791-4e9a-9f28-bdef1c22a7a9 21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abe94764-4f15-421b-b6b7-779d10f3c546 ## Notice URLs - http://www.digitalinnovationfund.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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