--- title: "Supply of ERDF project guidance, eligibility and monitoring support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2017-07-21" --- # Supply of ERDF project guidance, eligibility and monitoring support Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73cda146-ec32-4cae-9251-598b9b984001.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, is seeking to procure guidance, eligibility, and monitoring support for its Innovation 4 Growth (I4G) programme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This open tender, titled "Supply of ERDF project guidance, eligibility and monitoring support," is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline by 4th August 2017. The contract is valued at £21,000 and is set to commence on 14th August 2017, lasting until 31st July 2019. The CPV classification for this tender falls under guidance services. This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in regional funding programmes, R&D compliance, and project risk assessment. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience in innovation support and compliance with ERDF regulations will have a competitive edge. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth by enabling these businesses to participate in valuable projects that drive innovation and economic development in the West of England. ## Notice Innovation 4 Growth (I4G) is a grant-funding scheme developed using the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It supports SMEs in the West of England (Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire) to develop innovative products, technologies, processes and services, by part-financing research and development (R&D) projects. It does this by issuing grants of between PS10,000 and PS75,000 through a competitive process, funding up to 35% of the overall R&D costs for successful applicants. UWE Bristol is looking to contract an external expert consultant for one day per fortnight (incorporating physical attendance of (circa 2 hour) bi-weekly operational meetings at its Frenchay Campus) to assist the I4G delivery team in a number of areas relating to project risk and ERDF/State Aid eligibility, compliance and performance. Specifically, they are seeking expertise in/assistance with: - Initial due diligence processes - working with the University's finance service to evaluate the risk profile of potential ERDF grant funding recipients, contributing expertise in R&D funding and ERDF compliance. - Monitoring the project progress of confirmed ERDF grant recipients, and evaluating their performance against contracted deliverables (outputs, expenditure and ERDF/State Aid compliance). - Reporting to the ERDF Managing Authority (the Department for Communities & Local Government) on overall progress, issues, challenges and successes. - Ensuring general ERDF eligibility and compliance, both in relation to the I4G programme itself, and the grant recipients' projects. - Ensuring State Aid compliance of both the I4G programme and grant recipients. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and experience of regional funding programmes, an understanding of R&D definitions as they apply to the SME community and ERDF eligibility criteria. Please submit an up to date CV, containing suitable examples of previous work (these can be included as separate documents if preferred), along with their suggested day rate. Innovation4Growth is part of a larger innovation support project that will receive up to PS2,000,000 of funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is the programme's Managing Authority. Established by the European Union, the ERDF helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects that support innovation, businesses, job creation and local community regeneration. Innovation4Growth run by the University of the West of England, Bristol. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab30acd-00df-4b18-8054-735574a4605f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2017 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab30acd-00df-4b18-8054-735574a4605f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab30acd-00df-4b18-8054-735574a4605f 21st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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