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# Funding Development Officer ? Job description

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7088831f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Anglian Northern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) is seeking a Funding Development Officer to support funding initiatives in the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire region. This tender, titled "Funding Development Officer – Job description", falls under the services category, specifically focused on research and development. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 15 April 2016. The contract is valued at £35,000 and is intended for a one-year term beginning on 12 June 2016, during which the successful candidate will work remotely across the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies engaged in flood risk management, environmental consultancy, and research services. Local businesses that can provide innovative funding solutions or collaborate with public sector partners, such as Local Authorities and water companies, will be well-positioned to compete. By identifying new funding sources, the successful candidate will create a pathway for local enterprises to contribute to community resilience initiatives and potentially expand their service offerings in the growing field of flood and coastal erosion risk management.

## Notice

To lead on the identification of new sources of local, regional, national and international funding which all flood risk management partners within the RFCC?s geographical area could potentially benefit from. The post holder will also need to research potential private funding sources and have an ability to seek contributions from the private sector organisations identified i.e. from local businesses which would benefit from FECRM work. To also support partners with the development, management, monitoring and reporting of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) partnership funding bids. The successful post holder will be expected identify opportunities for funding through the growth agenda, working for example with the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Local Authorities, The Environment Agency (EA), Water and sewerage providers (WASCs) and Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs). The role could also identify opportunities through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 process. The post holder shall also identify synergies between partners, implement efficiencies and secure economies of scale in delivery, for example through the packaging of bids or work. Innovative thinking is a critical aspect of this role. The role could, for example, explore: ? Opportunities for alternative sources of funding such as pump-priming funding to facilitate growth, which can be borrowed at a much lower rate by Local Authorities and then paid back gradually by the developers/beneficiaries. ? Ways to influence the existing rules and regulations, which govern the use of FDGiA and limit forward funding for growth purposes. Additional information: The Anglian Northern (Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire) Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) is looking to appoint a Funding Officer to undertake a pilot study, initially for one year, focussed on supporting the delivery of the growth agenda in the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Region. This post will be 100% funded by the RFCC. This post will be paid for using Local Levy funding, which is local investment pledged by the RFCC members and is used support Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) work related to national Flood Defence Grant in Aid funds. The aim is for this post holder to identify new sources of local, regional, national and international funding which all flood risk management partners within the RFCC?s geographical area could potentially benefit from. The post holder will also need to research potential private funding sources and have an ability to seek contributions from the private sector i.e. from local businesses which would benefit from FECRM work. The Partners include the following Lead Local Flood Authorities, as well as the Internal Drainage Boards, Water Companies and the Environment Agency: ? Lincolnshire County Council ? Northamptonshire County Council ? North East Lincolnshire County Council ? Cambridgeshire County Council ? Peterborough City Council ? North Lincolnshire County Council ? Rutland County Council ? Leicestershire County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce8cf80-af54-4bbb-a017-f27e92d0b10a |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2016 - 12 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | LGSS |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce8cf80-af54-4bbb-a017-f27e92d0b10a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce8cf80-af54-4bbb-a017-f27e92d0b10a
  15th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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