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title: "Contract for the Provision of an ERDF Grant Funding Management Agent"
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# Contract for the Provision of an ERDF Grant Funding Management Agent

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1f20809-d6c6-4c35-90d6-ef52ca938a34

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is currently finalising the contract for the Provision of an ERDF Grant Funding Management Agent, a process that falls within the services category, particularly focused on business and management consultancy services. This contract, valued at £40,000, is aimed at supporting the Gateshead Go for Growth Grant Fund, which is intended to provide grant management for SMEs to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the disadvantaged areas of Gateshead. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 13th January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2020 and will be active until 31st July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and micro enterprises, particularly those capable of providing consultancy services related to grant management and funding allocation. Businesses that specialise in grant management, economic development, or those with experience in working with SMEs would be especially well-suited to compete. The initiative aims to foster innovation, enhance enterprise capabilities, and ultimately boost local job creation efforts in Gateshead, providing a potential benefit for contractors capable of delivering impactful support services.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint an organisation to provide grant management services for the Gateshead Go for Growth Grant Fund. The Gateshead Go for Growth Grant Fund is a new grant programme for SMEs in geographical locations in Gateshead set through the Gateshead Goes Local Community Led Local Development Programme for investment projects to stimulate economic growth and create jobs in disadvantaged areas. The grant programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Fund Programme The business grants scheme has been devised to address key objectives set within the CLLD programme including: * Supporting the growth of new and existing micro and small businesses (including social enterprises) which have the capacity to offer employment and training to people in the CLLD area * Address gaps in enterprise provision for financial support. * Create an enabling environment for enterprise and innovation * Support the growth of new and existing micro and small businesses * Boost and accelerate business survival rates * Job Creation Additional information: This process is being managed electronically through the Councils e-tendering system. Tender documentation is only available through the e-tendering system and bids must only be submitted using this system. To register interest in this contract and to obtain the relevant documents please go to www.nepo.org. The contract reference is DN447534. If you require assistance with the website or registration process please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352 or ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148ef985-87e1-4d74-9a74-8bbfdfca862b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UMI COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2020 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148ef985-87e1-4d74-9a74-8bbfdfca862b
- 13 Dec 2019 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1d028c-5baa-473f-b08e-3942b837627b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148ef985-87e1-4d74-9a74-8bbfdfca862b
  28th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1d028c-5baa-473f-b08e-3942b837627b
  13th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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