Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c49-2adc-71ef-8f2a-e610a755048b/business-support-for-low-carbon-innovation-and-development-of-products-processe closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Business Support for Low Carbon Innovation and Development, of Products Processes and Services in small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire [Worcestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/worcestershire-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 13 Dec 2019 ## 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. - 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 Providers of Business Support are a fundamental part of the delivery of the European Regional Development Funded Low Carbon Opportunities Programme, which is schedule to run from October 2019 to September 2022. Through this tender opportunity, the Council will be contracting an independent provider to deliver services to undertake the Low Carbon Innovation Assists. The programme will provide free support (Assists) to help small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) innovate, grow, develop and adopt low carbon products, processes and services. This support will aim to help businesses implement ideas and commercialise products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Assist will seek to address and support the SME with any barriers being faced, for example with developing collaborative links with relevant research institutions, IP protection, market analysis or location of manufacturing partners, skills and technical support. Working with and advising the business on its next steps, the support will then help the business progress the commerciality of the low carbon product or service. As a guide a low carbon product or service could be a technology or process that: o Prevents or reduces the release of greenhouse gases / carbon emissions throughout the product lifecycle. o Supplies energy with substantially lower greenhouse gases / carbon emissions than the current average supply or reduces energy consumption. o Help consumers reduce their resource usage. o Reduces primary and secondary greenhouse gases / carbon emissions through processes. The programme also provides grant funding (matched funded by at least 60% by the business) to help SMEs invest in recommendations from the Assist. This strand of the programme will facilitate greater innovation, research and development leading to the development and adoption of low carbon products, processes and services. The programme looks to establish collaborative links between SMEs and other businesses, and SMEs and research institutions. This programme is managed by Worcestershire County Council in partnership with the Worcestershire District Councils. This programme builds on the successful Low Carbon Opportunities Programme (2016-2019) which provided 81 assists and ?822,000 in grant funding. The Low Carbon Opportunities Programme has another operational strand that considers Renewable Energy but is not subject to this tender. Further information about the programme can be viewed at [business-central.co.uk/locop](https://www.business-central.co.uk/locop) If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click `Express Interest`. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click `Opt in` which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the `Submit your Return` ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e0ba4644-2554-4c57-9144-845e6c6a4cb1) 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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