Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-70b0-739c-a936-ca058786494a/technical-assistance-specialist-support awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Technical Assistance Specialist Support [G M C V O](https://tendernation.io/buyers/g-m-c-v-o) Estimated value £36,000 Published 14 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of the Technical Assistance for the Voluntary Sector Project is to support the Greater Manchester voluntary sector to participate in the delivery of the Greater Manchester ESIF programme 2014-20. The current programme is to be delivered on a Greater Manchester LEP footprint. The local context is therefore in some ways different from the previous programmes, and it is important to take account of local priorities and procurement methodologies. However over-arching European regulations continue to apply. GMCVO is seeking a sub-contractor with specialist knowledge of the European regulations, and experience of explaining technical and legal detail to frontline voluntary organisations. The provider will work in close collaboration with GMCVO, which has detailed knowledge of the locality and the local voluntary sector. You must be able to provide specialist information, advice and training to voluntary organisations in Greater Manchester with reference to ESIF regulations and processes DEADLINE EXTENSION: 12:00 (noon) 26th September 2016. Please submit your application to or . If you have issues submitting your application please call 0161 277 1032 before 12:00 (noon) 26/09/16. Contract start date 1st October 2016. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website by clicking on the link [gmcvo.org.uk/TASubcon1409](https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/TASubcon1409) [gmcvo.org.uk](https://www.gmcvo.org.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2f33f993-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile G M C V O: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/g-m-c-v-o) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation · Northumberland County Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-464d-73d3-9c3e-e81aa703d9f0/ncc1999-ne-rural-growth-programme-evaluation) [Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritage · Natural England · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4787-7110-ab3a-3a405c46164b/nature-recovery-and-intangible-cultural-heritage) [Local Government Data Sharing Playbook: Multi-Agency Sharing in Children’s Social Care · Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4947-728c-ad83-59c066944fda/local-government-data-sharing-playbook-multi-agency-sharing-in-childrens-socia) [Specialist Advice/Advisor Service for Gloucestershire’s Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Sector · Tewkesbury Borough Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6446-722b-9ec6-44e39018b2f6/specialist-adviceadvisor-service-for-gloucestershires-advanced-engineering-and) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Forschungsprojekt - DZSF - Mobilitätskettenanalyse - Wie Verkehrsdaten den ländlichen Schienenverkehr stärken können · Eisenbahn-Bundesamt · 100 days left · 27 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2140-73b5-8807-5ad43f7122d9/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-f) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Begleitforschung Städtebauförderung - Wissenstransfer: Anwendungsleitfaden des Bundes zur Praxis Städtebauförderung · Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4375-730a-9135-c6d6d211cb68/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-b)