Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf6-bd04-73d0-b9e4-b6bad0838571/invitation-to-tender-itt-for-forestry-business-support closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to tender (itt) for forestry business support [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £50,000 Published 6 May 2015 Deadline Closed 12 Jun 2015 ## 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 Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for business support to forestry enterprises in England considering Rural Development funding the Countryside Productivity Scheme (CPS), LEADER, and/or Growth Funds via Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to grow their business. Such support may include, but not limited to: • Interpretation of grant scheme rules and regulations • Guidance and training on business models, business planning and financial management • One to one support on potential partnership agreements, setting up legal structures, machinery rings, co-ops, marketing agreements, profit share, marketing and standards etc • Technical guidance on appropriate capital investments options • Recommendations of preferred potential grant schemes and applicant/project eligibility. • Guidance on accessing matched funding • Identify potential collaborative opportunities with other businesses or groups • Drafting of business plans including financial forecasts (where appropriate) • Drafting of grant applications This support will be offered in two ways: Through one-to-one advice with an individual forestry business Through group advice via workshops/master classes, which will take prospective applicants through the detail of applying for a Rural Development grant We strongly encourage that collaborative bids are made between consortia to ensure an appropriate mix of skills, local knowledge and geographical coverage. Please express your interest in this tender to Steve Scott at by the 19th June, 2015 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. Additional information: For further enquiries regarding this contract please contact ### Steve Scott Forest Services Santon Downham Brandon ### Suffolk ### IP27 0TJ ### Tel: 01223 773061 ### Email: steve.scott@forestry.gsi.gov.uk no later than Midday on Friday 19th June 2015 Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by midday on Friday 19th June, 2015 in order to be eligible to submit a tender. To express an interest please email: Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date. Read full description ## CPV classification Forestry services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5cc0f82d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. 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