GLA 81696 - Administration and management of the ERDF SME specialist grants

The Greater London Authority (GLA), on behalf of the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP), is seeking to appoint an organisation to develop, administer and manage the ERDF SME specialist grants for the London region (i.e. direct grants to business to secure specialist external advice related to COVID-19 impacts). Responding to the immediate effects of COVID 19 is a national priority for both Government and the Growth Hubs who are playing a key role in supporting businesses and have seen a significant increase in numbers of businesses requesting advice and support. To respond to the impact of COVID 19, additional funding is being made available through the ERDF Growth Hub project under Priority Axis 3, 'Enhancing the Competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises'