Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-1859-71b3-839b-c34ae5a1e54b/epic-specialist-social-carecare-home-sector-research-innovation-support closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # EPIC - Specialist Social Care/Care Home Sector Research & Innovation Support [University of Plymouth](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-plymouth) Estimated value £10,000 Published 31 May 2017 Deadline Closed 14 Jun 2017 ## 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 For full access to the document please register your interest on: [in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni) The University of Plymouth is looking to procure the provision of specialist support that will support the programme objective to engage the Social Care Sector (in particular care Homes) across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to develop their awareness and capability to adopt emerging Ehealth products and services as part of the EPIC programme E-health Productivity & Innovation Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (EPIC) is a project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund that will use a new, user led approach to take digital health in C&IoS from a nascent market to one which is more developed, productive, accepted and embedded within the health and care sector to drive economic growth and productivity. EPIC is being led by the University of Plymouth (UoP), who will be the accountable body for ERDF. It will be delivered in partnership with a range of delivery and strategic partners to ensure healthcare professionals, commissioners, policy makers and innovators can drive and adopt change. Creative England is a key delivery partner in the EPIC programme. ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f) 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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