--- title: "Post Payment Monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21a5682c-f8c5-4f67-93fc-b8b818550e8e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21a5682c-f8c5-4f67-93fc-b8b818550e8e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21a5682c-f8c5-4f67-93fc-b8b818550e8e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21a5682c-f8c5-4f67-93fc-b8b818550e8e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-06" --- # Post Payment Monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21a5682c-f8c5-4f67-93fc-b8b818550e8e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21a5682c-f8c5-4f67-93fc-b8b818550e8e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21a5682c-f8c5-4f67-93fc-b8b818550e8e.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is currently seeking a qualified individual or organisation to conduct post payment monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme, an initiative aimed at promoting job creation and growth in rural areas. The tender, identified as "Post Payment Monitoring of the Worcestershire LEADER Programme," falls under the services category and is classified as business services, particularly in law, marketing, consulting, and administration. The tender publication date is 6th March 2020, with the tender period closing on 3rd April 2020, leading to a contract start date of 1st May 2020 and lasting until 31st December 2021. The procurement is being carried out via an open procedure which is below threshold funding levels, with opportunities open to SMEs. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in monitoring, evaluation, and compliance in funding programmes, particularly those familiar with rural development initiatives. Given the focus on ensuring the effective administration of allocated funds, companies involved in consultation, auditing, or related administrative services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement in this project not only allows for business growth in a critical public sector initiative but also enhances the business's reputation within the community as a facilitator of regional development and sustainability. ## Notice In 2015 Worcestershire County Council secured ?1.77m Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) funding to deliver LEADER within Worcestershire. LEADER is a funding programme aimed at creating jobs and growth in rural businesses and communities. The grants of between ?2,500 - ?50,000 (up to 40% of the total project cost) support businesses, farmers, foresters, land managers and communities for projects that support one or more of the following 6 LEADER priorities: o support micro and small businesses and farm diversification o boost rural tourism o increase farm productivity o increase forestry productivity o provide rural services o provide cultural and heritage activities The funding is now fully allocated, and the programme is closed for new applications. 85 projects have been supported with grants. Worcestershire County Council (WCC) wishes to commission a suitably qualified individual/organisation to carry out post payment monitoring checks on funding applications relating to Worcestershire LEADER - RDPE funding programme. The purpose of Post Payment Monitoring (PPM) is to ensure: o That any outputs that have not been declared at the time of the final claim are collected and recorded o That any outstanding special conditions have been met o That where outputs and special conditions have not been met Worcestershire County Council is notified and can take appropriate action Post Payment Monitoring will also help to ensure that delivery of RDPE funded projects continues in line with the Terms and Conditions of the County Council's Grant Funding Agreement with DEFRA Please find attached a countersigned variation for your records. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f08717-21eb-4ac7-8dbe-0f8f8de15d15 | | 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 | 6 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 6 Mar 2020 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f08717-21eb-4ac7-8dbe-0f8f8de15d15 - 6 Mar 2020 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f08717-21eb-4ac7-8dbe-0f8f8de15d15 - 6 Mar 2020 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f08717-21eb-4ac7-8dbe-0f8f8de15d15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f08717-21eb-4ac7-8dbe-0f8f8de15d15 6th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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