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title: "ESIF Internationalisation Fund Administration Services"
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# ESIF Internationalisation Fund Administration Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39968298-bf7a-4c73-b1c9-ac23b80312f6

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) in London is seeking a service provider for the "ESIF Internationalisation Fund Administration Services", aimed at managing the fund administration of four European Structural and Investment Fund projects totalling approximately £35.7 million over three years. The contract, estimated between £2.2 million and £3.6 million, offers an average grant size of £5,000, which will facilitate over 7,000 fund awards to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across England. The procurement method is a selective procedure, and the contract period spans from 3rd August 2020 to 3rd August 2023, with relevant documentation published on 7th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses focused on administrative services that can effectively manage fund appraisal processes and comply with ESIF regulations. Companies that provide fund management solutions, particularly those with established relationships or experience working with regional International Trade Adviser partners, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance visibility and growth potential in the public procurement landscape, especially in sectors related to fund administration and economic development.

## Notice

The DIT is seeking a service provider to manage the Fund Administration of 4 DIT European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) projects delivering 'Internationalisation Funds' to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in England. The combined value of the ESIF projects is c. 35 700 000 GBP over 3 years, but there is the potential for the value to increase if more ESIF funding is made available. These projects will provide co-investment funding to SMEs, subject to meeting the relevant criteria for that project. Average fund (grant) size is expected to be c. 5 000 GBP, which suggests over 7 000 successful fund awards to SMEs will be required over the contract period. The Fund Administrator will be responsible for the full SME fund appraisal, award and payment process. They will be required to develop and administer a process that is fully ESIF compliant. In delivering the Internationalisation Funds the service provider will be required to work closely with DIT's regional International Trade Adviser (ITA) delivery partners, who will be responsible for delivering the pipeline of eligible and suitable SME applicants for the projects. Estimated total contract value range is 2 200 000 GBP to 3 600 000 GBP (excluding TUPE costs and inflation). The upper value includes deployment of additional services subject to increased funding. The contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender, in accordance with the criteria stated in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884fd1a0-ad97-47ae-8358-677694fc56ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 3 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,670,163 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,670,163 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1H 0LT |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 15:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884fd1a0-ad97-47ae-8358-677694fc56ee
- 7 Aug 2020 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884fd1a0-ad97-47ae-8358-677694fc56ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884fd1a0-ad97-47ae-8358-677694fc56ee
  17th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8add6e7d-c73b-48f0-835e-588ad09fa026
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abf5133d-4e12-4960-93ba-078760722189
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae07053b-d130-4cea-a581-baa37ee101f0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebd9dfb3-95c6-41c0-b980-1cc7b7c2a247
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