--- title: "Financial Support Services for Creative Quarter Company" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f3921d4-9cd8-40bb-b10b-284ff607da38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f3921d4-9cd8-40bb-b10b-284ff607da38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f3921d4-9cd8-40bb-b10b-284ff607da38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f3921d4-9cd8-40bb-b10b-284ff607da38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED" published: "2018-06-07" --- # Financial Support Services for Creative Quarter Company Buyer: CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f3921d4-9cd8-40bb-b10b-284ff607da38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f3921d4-9cd8-40bb-b10b-284ff607da38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f3921d4-9cd8-40bb-b10b-284ff607da38.json) ## Summary The Creative Quarter Nottingham Limited is seeking experienced finance management professionals to provide financial support services through a tender identified as "Financial Support Services for Creative Quarter Company." This opportunity falls under the financial consultancy industry category and is located in Nottingham, with a contract period starting from 25th July 2018 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and all applications must be submitted by 5pm on 13th July 2018, ensuring timely consideration for those interested in this position. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and financial consultancy firms with expertise in managing finances for ERDF-funded projects. Businesses with a strong background in financial management, especially within small enterprises or those that have experience with public sector funding, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The role will involve comprehensive financial tasks such as budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial statements, providing a pathway for prospective candidates to significantly contribute to the Creative Quarter's ERDF programme. ## Notice The Big House Call off Contract - Finance Manager Experienced Finance Manager to be appointed on a temporary basis for a call off contract to provide short term financial services to the Creative Quarter Company, as part of the Big House ERDF-funded project. Contract Duration: Immediate start until end of September 2019. Possibility of extension dependent on further ERDF funding being secured for the continuation of the Big House project up to September 2022. The Role: To undertake financial support services on behalf of the Creative Quarter Company, including the financial monitoring of ERDF funded programmes. Maintaining the day-to-day financial management systems for the Creative Quarter Company. This will include setting up a Purchase Order system, a payments tracking system, an expenses reimbursement system, an invoicing system and expenditure tracking processes. All of these systems apply to the Company's ERDF Programme. Duties will include: * Maintaining CQ financial systems and processes. * Maintaining budgets for the ERDF funding Big House project and other externally funded programmes. * Making payments against invoices. * Maintaining records of all receipts and payments. * Maintaining the overarching budget for the CQ * Reconciling balances with bank statements. * Posting and balancing the purchase and sales ledgers * Completing the posting to the nominal ledgers * Maintenance of the fixed asset register * Preparation of payroll, PAYE, NI and pension contributions. * Acting as the delegated contact for the auto enrolment pension scheme. * Preparation of the management accounts for board approval * Assistance with budget setting and monitoring * Timely financial reporting to management and board. * Submitting Companies House, VAT and tax returns in a timely fashion. * Preparation of the annual financial statements for audit. Skills/Experience Required: * Academic credentials in a finance related discipline * Experience of financial management of small business * Experience of managing finances within European funded programmes. * Experience of working with a range of stakeholders. Selection: The successful candidate will be appointed by a selection process based upon experience, references, and cost. Reporting: * The contractor will report to the Chief Executive of the Creative Quarter. * Invoicing will be on a quarterly basis. * The contract will be let for the duration of the Big House project, until the end of September 2019. * Possibility of extension dependent on further ERDF funding being secured for the continuation of the Big House project up to September 2022. To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining: 1. How you meet the contract requirements 2. Your usual monthly rate 3. References from examples of two recent similar contracts of employment. All applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 13th July 2018 by email for the attention of Catherine Mayhew at admin@creativequarter.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8862792f-0887-4b24-b65a-13c6c81da38c | | 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 | 7 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 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 | CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG1 1DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | St. Ann's | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2018 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8862792f-0887-4b24-b65a-13c6c81da38c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8862792f-0887-4b24-b65a-13c6c81da38c 7th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1759f2d-4b97-426a-9458-cd78dab5d704 Brief for Finance Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.creativequarter.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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