Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-f105-7342-b3e0-f42ecb9b06dd/requirement-for-a-consultant-for-regional-funding-opportunities closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Requirement for a Consultant for Regional Funding opportunities [University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £25,000 to £40,000 Published 19 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 2 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Regional Funding Consultant will lead on the development of new innovation projects for regional funding opportunities focused on European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) and Local Growth Fund (LGF). This will ensure the delivery of projects that will maximise the local and regional impact of the University's research and knowledge exchange activities. These activities will focus on driving industry innovation in combination with the University in areas of acknowledged research expertise of the University including advanced materials, manufacturing, energy, hi-tech rail, food processing and life sciences. They will work with senior academic and research support colleagues, facilitating the formation of academic and professional services teams to drive forward successful regional funding opportunities. This will include liaising with colleagues across the University, providing comprehensive advice on the content of applications, substantial drafting of content and reviewing of applications, as appropriate, ahead of submission. By way of example, this will be achieved through: • Facilitating meetings of both internal groups and external partners, as appropriate • Represent the University as the point of contact for the application, liaising with representatives of the potential funder in support of bid development and coordinate responses to queries as bids go through the funder's appraisal process • Contributing significantly to formulating and drafting of non-academic parts of application (e.g. fit with government strategies/priorities, alignment with University strategies, identification of key beneficiaries, societal/economic impact, etc., management and risk sections) and advising on presentation of research-focused elements • Undertaking or commissioning of reports/surveys/information etc., in support of the development of projects as appropriate Additionally, the individual will also be involved in the successful project set-up and early stage project management of funded regional innovation projects. By way of example, this will be achieved through: • Ensuring compliance with all pre-contract and funding agreement conditions • Leading on recruitment of key project management and delivery staff • Liaising with funder to ensure early stage project deliverables are met • Developing project management documentation, including risk and financial management, working alongside University staff Please note the following essential requirements / exclusions : • Applicants should clearly demonstrate relevant experience of regional innovation funding bids, project set-up and management • Indicative range for day rate is £250 to £350 per day with an absolute maximum of £400 per day. • Available to start immediately and sufficient availability/capacity over the required period. Additional information: In order to be able to submit tenders against University of Birmingham projects, you will first need to register with the University's e-tendering portal which you can find at : [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home). As stated on the website and repeated below: • To gain full access to this web site you must register your company / organisation using the Register option. • During registration, you should enter the classification of project that you will be interested in. (For information: this project has been classified against Category RE - General Consultancy) • When your registration has been accepted, you will receive an email containing your Login Information. • Once you have received your Login Information, select the Login option. When there is a relevant tender that you wish to express an interest in, please do so as outlined below: • To browse the list of tenders and quotations select the Tenders option. If you are interested in any of those listed, click the View Details button for further information and to express your interest. • Once you have registered and expressed an interest, you will be able to access the tender documentation and decide if you wish to submit a tender in line with the specification. Once you are registered, please address any queries using the Correspondence function within the e-tendering portal as the University may need to share any clarifications with all suppliers to ensure fairness and transparency. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c1e695fc-6785-462e-b706-61da9b8fbf31) 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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