Department for International Trade · Awarded contract
Awarded

Administration of ESIF Internationalisation Funds for SMEs in England

Awarded 02 Aug 2020

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Awarded02 Aug 2020
Value£2,670,163.33
SupplierCapita Business Services
AgencyDepartment for International Trade
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3y 3mo ago3y term
Awarded 2 Aug 2020Expired 2 Aug 2023

About

Department for International Trade awarded a contract to Capita Business Services for the administration of four European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) projects delivering Internationalisation Funds to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England.

The contract, valued at approximately AUD 2,670,163.33, covers the full SME fund appraisal, award, and payment process, including development and administration of a fully ESIF-compliant process.

The Fund Administrator will work closely with DIT's regional International Trade Adviser delivery partners to manage a pipeline of eligible SME applicants.

The combined value of the ESIF projects is approximately GBP 35,700,000 over three years, with an estimated 7,000 successful fund awards averaging GBP 5,000 each.

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