Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-edbc-7334-8352-3b42e108a4ab/temporary-buyer-for-european-regional-development-fund-erdf-programme

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Temporary Buyer for European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme

[Lancaster University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancaster-university)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

30 Sept 2015

Deadline

Closed

14 Oct 2015

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Lancaster University is investing heavily in its research and teaching with an ambitious capital programme. This involves considerable purchasing activity and the University is seeking a suitably experienced temporary Buyer on a consultancy basis who can work within our existing Procurement Team and support this programme. The Buyer will be expected to lead tender exercises for goods, service and works. It is anticipated that the assignment will commence in late October for 3 months and will not exceed 6 months duration. Work is expected to be full time, but applications to work flexibly will be considered. The successful buyer must have significant hands on experience of purchasing goods, services and works under the EU Procurement Regulations and ideally, should understand the stringent standards required in purchasing using ERDF funds.

Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the University’s e-tendering system, which can be found at [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/)

Please submit covering letters, CVs and proposed day rates via our e-tendering system. Day rates cannot be negotiated after written submission so please submit your best and final offer.

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

### Funding Description

The work undertaken in this tender is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund Programme 2007 to 2013

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/)

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## CPV classification

Recruitment services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d7044d2e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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