--- title: "Due Diligence for grants and loans (DEGF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fd55589-da55-4f1c-9136-2d7c651d0c4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fd55589-da55-4f1c-9136-2d7c651d0c4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fd55589-da55-4f1c-9136-2d7c651d0c4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fd55589-da55-4f1c-9136-2d7c651d0c4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-19" --- # Due Diligence for grants and loans (DEGF) Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fd55589-da55-4f1c-9136-2d7c651d0c4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fd55589-da55-4f1c-9136-2d7c651d0c4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fd55589-da55-4f1c-9136-2d7c651d0c4e.json) ## Summary The Derby City Council is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Due Diligence for grants and loans (DEGF)", which falls under the industry category of Financial and insurance services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates indicating that suppliers must express interest by 15:00 on 18 August 2018 and submit their responses by 14:00 on 19 August 2019. The services required include conducting due diligence for companies seeking funding from the Derby Enterprise Growth Fund and related schemes, with delivery locations in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in financial consultancy, risk assessment, and compliance services to grow and expand their portfolio. Companies that focus on providing due diligence services, as well as those experienced in handling grants and loans, will find this procurement particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance their market presence but also facilitate connections with public sector organisations and other private firms seeking such expertise. ## Notice To undertake Due Diligence services primarily for companies accessing Derby Enterprise Growth Fund / D2 Enterprise Growth Fund/ Derbyshire Business Support Grant Scheme but also available to Derby City Council more widely. These schemes are largely tasked with awarding funding under RGF (Regional Growth Fund) or ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). Service will include the undertaking of Due Diligence exercises and provision of reports and advice on companies offered funding (grant/loan), prior to funding contracts being signed, reviewed or amended. Reports are required to provide an external independent view on viability and risk as well as confirmation and validation of State Aid position to ensure all funding is State Aid compliant. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on 18 August 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Monday 19 August 2019. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system). Please search for TD1472. Additional information: Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on 18 August 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Monday 19 August 2019. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system). Please search for TD1472. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c56046b-8be9-4923-b326-b679562a82ba | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 19 Jul 2019 at 11:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c56046b-8be9-4923-b326-b679562a82ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c56046b-8be9-4923-b326-b679562a82ba 19th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org link to e-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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