NELEP Access to Finance for SMEs Market Analysis 2024

The North East Fund, the latest iteration of a regional financial instruments programme, will cease making investments in March 2025. A replacement is proposed - the "successor fund". The North East LEP wishes to appoint an independent third party to undertake a market analysis to ensure the proposed fund is appropriate. The work required is as follows: • Market gap and demand analysis • Consultation with experts to test understanding • Recommendations on the size and focus of the successor fund

Whilst the Buyer in the Contact Details is listed as "North Tyneside Council", this entry is system generated. For the avoidance of doubt, the Buyer in this case is the North East LEP. North Tyneside Council are conducting this procurement on NE LEP's behalf https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28a4843a-dac5-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21