Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4b-70e8-7229-838b-565953f168ff/supply-of-due-diligence-invest-to-grow-programme awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply of Due Diligence Invest to Grow Programme [University of Derby](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-derby) Estimated value £150,000 to £250,000 Published 10 May 2019 Deadline Closed 11 Jun 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 In September 2014 the University of Derby was awarded funding from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF)of £16.35m through the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and established theInvest to Grow programme. Commencing in late 2014, the programme is designed to support private sectorbusinesses across the East Midlands to innovate, grow and create jobs. The programme is a re-circulatingfinance scheme providing loans and grants, or a combination of both, to support specific projects typicallyrelated to businesses growing, developing or improving their products and related services. The programme is managed and delivered by a dedicated programme team from the University of Derbyand are supported by an independent Strategic Investment Panel who make funding recommendations ona business-by-business basis. The Panel has an extensive range of industry and sector knowledge andexperience. As at March 2019 the ITG Programme had supported over 200 companies, awarded over £23m in funding andover 1,400 jobs had been created across the East Midlands. The University of Derby is looking to create a Framework of professional organisations who can carry outDue Diligence and Appraisal Services. It is envisaged that between 3 and 5 suppliers will be appointed to thisFramework. For more information about the ITG Programme, including applicant case studies and an impact assessmentreport, please visit [derby.ac.uk](https://www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/funding-services-and-support/access-to-funding/) To register your organisation and access tender documents, please go to: [ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com](https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000024761139&_afrLoop=476494088994411&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null&_adf.ctrl-state=xdii0y9t8_65&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1920&_afrMFH=960&_afrMFDW=1920&_afrMFDH=1080&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=96&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0) Additional information: Please register your organisation using this link and the attached User Guide to provide access to the tender documents. Once you have registered, log in and click on the 'Supplier Portal' icon. 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