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title: "CPCA - Bid Management Contract (ESF and ERDF)"
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# CPCA - Bid Management Contract (ESF and ERDF)

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b38fbeef-5d34-4613-9515-120fea8a9f52

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is currently seeking to contract for Bid Management services, specifically aimed at crafting competitive applications for funding through the European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tender, titled "CPCA - Bid Management Contract (ESF and ERDF)," is in the active phase and will conclude the tender period on 20 February 2019. The total value of the contract is £50,000, with a contract duration starting from 1 March 2019 and ending on 29 February 2020. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, and the services will be delivered primarily in the East of England.

This opportunity presents an excellent avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business and management consultancy services. The project involves a maximum of nine bidding opportunities, targeting a total projected funding of £10 million, which ultimately aims to secure £20 million for local initiatives focused on business and skills development in the region. Companies adept in writing grant applications and project management will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

This document sets out Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's (CPCA) intentions to contract for Bid Management responsibility including writing competitive applications for agreed project areas within European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as set out below, with the aim of securing funding. There are a maximum of 9 bidding opportunities with a proposed ESF or ERDF funding element which currently projects to PS10 million, the preparation of these proposals will secure combined project funding of PS20 million to be spent against the CPCA's Business and Skills Growth agenda for residents and businesses across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority area. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=631c2648-7129-e911-80f2-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0edf9127-d59e-48ef-88a7-ae49a4e089f9 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 18:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0edf9127-d59e-48ef-88a7-ae49a4e089f9
- 5 Feb 2019 at 18:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b80736-2616-4735-8650-19ba275069b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0edf9127-d59e-48ef-88a7-ae49a4e089f9
  5th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b80736-2616-4735-8650-19ba275069b6
  5th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=631c2648-7129-e911-80f2-005056b64545

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