Local and national support
Webinars and guidance - selling to government and the public sector
Resources for businesses looking to tender for public sector or government contracts.Procurement Act 2023 - Public Sector Contracts
Farming Support - Wireless Innovation Grant
Grants of up to £5,000 each are available for businesses and organisations in the three core sectors of Water Management, Agriculture and Public Sector.TV Licensing for Armed Forces
Information on TV licensing regulations for the Armed Forces.Tools and resources
Simon Allen - Public Funding Consultant

Confused about the new UK Subsidy Control rules and what they mean for your business? Get some practical hand on help from Simon who as UMi’s lead on business investment and growth programmes, has been keeping a keen eye on the new regime as it develops. With over 20 years’ experience of managing business finance and support programmes on behalf of a range of public, private and third sector partners, Simon is an expert in designing and implementing publicly funded economic development and business support programmes with an excellent track record in bidding successfully for UK and EU funding. Simon has an exceptional eye for detail which is balanced with a creative flair. He is also an advocate of employee ownership and currently chairs the Board of UMi’s employee ownership trustee company – so he’s a walking encyclopaedia of business knowledge and good governance. To find out how Simon can help you, sign up for a free UMi Sat Nav account today, then schedule an initial free 30-minute consultation call, back on this page.Following your free consultation, you can continue to receive support from Simon at £85 per hour, £280 per half day* or £540 per day** Consultancy time equates to 3.5 hours for a half day, and 7 hours for a full day. All prices shown exclude VAT.
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Inspiration
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Events and webinars
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