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title: "LU00520 The provision of Services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) advisor Panel"
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# LU00520 The provision of Services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) advisor Panel

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41925fdc-ec68-423a-9afd-2dd5f18478ea

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## Summary

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) Advisor Panel". This procurement is classified under development consultancy services and is located in Leicester, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 10th January 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2017 and run until 31st March 2019. Loughborough University is the contracting authority managing this process, which encompasses a methodical approach to sourcing consultancy services aimed at enhancing the capabilities and productivity of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in business development, innovation, and process improvement for SMEs. Businesses that have expertise in delivering tailored support, financial guidance, and market access strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, successful bidders can play a crucial role in helping SMEs increase their competitiveness and implement new strategies for growth, thereby potentially expanding their own service offerings in the process.

## Notice

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) manages the 2014-20 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England. This programme includes European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as one of the funding streams to support a number of key growth priorities such as innovation, research and development and support for Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SME) . As part of this programme the Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) project, which is part funded through ERDF and delivered by the iNet through Loughborough University, will deliver a programme of support to Leicester and Leicestershire (Local Enterprise Partnership area. The project will assist SMEs to increase their capabilities, productivity and competitiveness and take calculated risks in implementing new products, processes and service improvements. Activities include SME revenue and capital grants and market access support. The iNet is establishing a panel of suitably qualified Advisors to supply specialist consultancy to primary target beneficiaries who are SMEs in the priority sectors as noted above located within the LLEP area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca22356-12e5-461d-ad29-75b8fafb84ee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2016 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca22356-12e5-461d-ad29-75b8fafb84ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca22356-12e5-461d-ad29-75b8fafb84ee
  20th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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