--- title: "WP3439 - ERDF Event Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2018-07-04" --- # WP3439 - ERDF Event Management Services Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12e347fd-4113-435a-a9ed-2cb1930950da.json) ## Summary Walsall Council, acting on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team, is inviting tenders for the "WP3439 - ERDF Event Management Services". This procurement is part of the Black Country European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Technical Assistance Project, with funding of £274,364 from the ERDF alongside matched funding. The tender is currently in the active stage and is open until 29 July 2018. The services are needed primarily in the West Midlands and focus on enhancing research, ICT access, SME competitiveness, and low carbon initiatives within the defined timeframe from 20 August to 7 December 2018. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in event management, training, and consultancy services, particularly those specialised in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council seeks providers who can deliver effective training and dissemination events tailored to various audience knowledge levels. Companies adept in showcasing best practices in European funding and project management would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. ## Notice Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider of event management services for the: Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project (2016-2018). Walsall Council is the accountable body for the Black Country European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Technical Assistance Project. This project is part funded through the European Union's European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014-2020, the Black Country Consortium and the four Black Country Local Authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton City Council). The project was awarded ?274,364 ERDF monies plus ?274,364 matched funding. The purpose of the grant is to build on a central team for the Black Country that provides technical advisory support, ensuring that quality proposals are designed in accordance with ERDF and national funding requirements. The team facilitates wide ranging access to the Programme, through stakeholder engagement and promotional activities and events to increase the visibility of ERDF funding in the sub-region. To help deliver these objectives, we are seeking tender proposals for an expert supplier to design and deliver a minimum of 4 'dissemination events' specific to the key priority axis of the Black Country ERDF Programme: o Priority Axis 1: Promoting research and innovation o Priority Axis 2: Enhancing Access to, and use and quality of, Information Communication Technology o Priority Axis 3: Enhancing the competitiveness of Small Medium Enterprises o Priority Axis 4: Supporting the shift towards a low carbon economy in all sectors o Priority Axis 6: Preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency. Events should cover the above subject matter in detail showcasing examples of both national and local good practice which will support organisations of varying knowledge levels to understand how to develop their projects, interpret policy and guidance, build partnerships and/or successfully apply for ERDF monies. Additional information: Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description European Union's European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014-2020 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820ebc18-ba3d-4340-82a7-27c183793f1d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 7 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80532000 - Management training services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2018 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820ebc18-ba3d-4340-82a7-27c183793f1d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820ebc18-ba3d-4340-82a7-27c183793f1d 4th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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