Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c64-f7af-7175-99ae-60355949cad2/digital-trade-network-grant-programme closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Digital Trade Network Grant Programme [Department for International Trade](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-international-trade) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 8 Feb 2021 Deadline Closed 3 Mar 2021 ## 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 The Department for International Trade ("DIT") is seeking to award grant funding for a requirement to create a new in-market international tech network, adding an extra layer of support to UK digital tech companies seeking to scale through international expansion. This will support: - Companies looking to expand into the markets covered by the network whether to form partnerships with local established companies or to set up new sales offices. - Companies seeking investment and willing to be showcased and connected to regional investors. - Companies seeking talent from the region through the UK visa system (particularly the Tech Nation Visa) to work in the UK In at least one country of each of the three sub-regions within Asia Pacific (i.e. NE Asia, SE Asia, Australia and New Zealand), the Grant Recipient will place and manage at least one experienced entrepreneurial Country Manager based in co-working spaces providing the bridge between scaling tech companies in the UK and the regional ecosystems. At a minimum, we expect Country Managers to be located in Japan, Singapore and Australia. The aim is to accelerate UK scaling tech businesses' access to capital; to customers; and to talent in these markets. The In-Market Tech Entrepreneur Network should deliver against government priorities of increasing productivity and growth across the UK, including by: - Supporting UK businesses to grow internationally in a sustainable way - Driving international trade, attracting investment - Growing an economy that is creative, innovative and works for everyone - Ensuring the UK remains a leading destination for international investment and maintains its number one position for international investment stock in Europe The full specification is provided with the tender and grant documents located in DIT's e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer. The grant funding shall be for a period of twenty-four (24) months. DIT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation To Bid (ITB) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accessed via your web browser at: [uktrade.app.jaggaer.com](https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/). Bidders should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements. Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous business and business-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/05a29477-ce3d-4197-9661-8df2869bb352) 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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