Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1b-2e9a-73cc-8de6-48c3c5aca62e/marketing-and-communications-for-erdf-herts-lcin-project closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Marketing and Communications for ERDF Herts LCIN project [Building Research Establishment (BRE)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/building-research-establishment-bre) Estimated value £25,000 to £35,000 Published 7 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 11 Apr 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 - Background: Building Research Establishment Limited (BRE) is commissioning Marketing and Communications support for its Hertfordshire Low Carbon Innovation Network project (The Project). BRE is an independent and impartial, research-based advisory and testing organisation, offering expertise in every aspect of the built environment and associated industries. We help clients create better, safer and more sustainable products, buildings, communities and businesses - and we support the innovation needed to achieve this. The Project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Project will provide sector-specific support to local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to develop innovative low carbon technologies for the built environment. It will utilise the collective demand from buyers of low carbon innovation to attract high growth SMEs and provide them with direct support from potential clients and a delivery team led by BRE. SMEs will be recruited through four competitions, which will focus on real-world low carbon challenges. The challenges will be identified, defined and articulated by networks of demand side organisations, supported by project partners. The Project provides innovation support to eligible SMEs, as well as offering opportunities to access major local and national markets and supply chains, and to develop new technologies, including through testing and piloting. It aims to deliver jobs, growth and reduced ca...18 - Requirements for tendering The proposal should be structured as follows: - Introduction / covering letter - Completed Supplier Questionnaire which accompanies this ITT document - Completed Pricing Schedule, by person and hours. - Describe your methodology for meeting the tender requirements including previous experience and proposed personnel - Maximum 2 sides A4 - CV's of key personnel that will be delivering the work and confirmation of their availability for the project. - Please provide proof of adequate Professional Indemnity insurance (minimum cover GBP500k) 3.1 Tender Timescale The following outlines the timescale for the tendering process: ### Tender opens 7 March 2017 ### Tender closes 11 April 2017 ### Submissions assessed 12 April 2017 ### Winning tender notified 13 April 2017 Submission must be made electronically, no later than 19:00 BST on 11 April 2017, to: 3.2 Evaluation criteria (2 parts) Part 1: Selection criteria are as follows: Company information provided (including PI cover) YES/NO (compulsory) ### Relevant Policies in Place\* YES/NO (compulsory) Companies not providing required information and relevant policies will not be considered Previous Experience 30% Team & availability 10% \*Required policies: -equality & diversity -environment / sustainability Part 2: Award criteria are as follows: Methodology (including quality and timescale): 40% Price: 20% Read full description ## CPV classification Marketing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f9979772-c5c3-43b6-a6c1-86b0b1607c64) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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