Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c44-4271-723d-915b-39f9dca3a9d0/consultancy-services-for-supply-chain-improvement-network closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Services for Supply Chain Improvement Network [The University of Nottingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham) Estimated value £35,000 to £45,000 Published 16 Aug 2019 Deadline Closed 28 Aug 2019 ## 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 Precision Manufacturing Centre, part of the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, Faculty of Engineering, is in the process of finalising its ERDF proposal "Supply Chain Improvement Network" ("SCINet"). If successful, we expect the funding agreement to be signed with a project start date between 1st October 2019 and 1st February 2020. As part of the proposal, there is provision for a "Consultant" to be procured throughout the duration of the 3 year project. As such this contract will be dependent on the funding being successful. ### Scope The Consultant will be expected to work an average 1 day a week throughout the 3 year project. Their primary responsibilities are to: •Train and support the SME delivery partners in ERDF regulations, compliance and best practice, which will be on-going throughout the project. •Support the ERDF Programme Manager to collect the relevant documentation/evidence from the delivery partners for ERDF claims. •Provide ERDF claims experience, expertise and knowledge in order for the project to meet its spend and output targets. •Work with the ERDF Programme Manager to develop and distribute a Project Handbook amongst all the delivery partners. Additional information: To apply for this tender please visit the below link and register as a supplier. The tender reference for this project is PROC LSB ITT/1137. [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification General management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/af6c8b0e-b28b-4f7a-a8c3-22567f15a0f4) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The University of Nottingham: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Graphic design services – MAGAZINE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOT1 MISE EN PAGE · Région des Pays de la Loire · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd94-7139-b774-287bdb24987c/france-graphic-design-services-magazine-des-pays-de-la-loire-lot1-mise-en)