BDA Plus

Delivering business advantage through proven experience

ABOUT US

BDA^plus provides a wide range of management advice and assistance in four core business areas: project funding, feasibility studies, project management and market development.

In all these areas we consistently deliver for our clients. Our successful track record extends back to 1991 and reflects our open and honest approach to our business. We don’t make empty promises and we expect to achieve measurable results.

We are a professional and experienced team. At all levels, we aim to build long term working relationships with our clients. This is reflected in a high level of repeat business and referrals gaining a high reputation within the sectors we operate in.

We have a client base throughout the UK and have been based in Fraserburgh, one of the major fishing ports in the north-east Scotland, since mid 2012. Our directors are professionally qualified and lead a team of specialist experts in business development. Our experience ensures that clients always get an honest appraisal of the potential success of any EU funding application, project feasibility or business growth plan.

We have an impressive track record of success in the food processing, fisheries, harbours and aquaculture sectors. Today, however, our clients extend from manufacturing through to logistics and across both the public and private sectors

A growing reputation from north to south

OUR SERVICES

EU Funding

The new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the new Food Processing Marketing & Co-operation (FPMC) programme opened in July 2015 and to date we have submitted over 200 applications with a success rate of 90%. Details of the type of projects which could be funded include food processing in the agriculture and fisheries sector, aquaculture, ports infrastructure and fishing vessel upgrades.

Project Funding

Applications can be complex but we can explain everything and manage the process right from day one through to completion and claim submissions.

Feasibility Studies

Our experience in delivering feasibility studies and business plans can help you to map out the future of your business.
In addition to establishing the feasibility of projects and assisting with access to funding, we can help you to deliver on your business development plans.

Market Development

Beyond specific projects, we can also assist you to review and develop existing markets, or improve your marketing in both domestic and overseas markets.

Delivering EU Funding for projects

EU Funding

We have particular experience of securing EU funding for projects in the food industry through past schemes such as the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG), the Food Processing, Marketing & Co-operation (FPMC), the Processing & Marketing Grant Scheme (PMG) and the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) grant scheme.

The new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the new Food Processing Marketing & Co-operation (FPMC) programme opened in July 2015 and to date we have submitted over 200 applications with a success rate of 90%. Details of the type of projects which could be funded include food processing in the agriculture and fisheries sector, aquaculture, ports infrastructure and fishing vessel upgrades.

Grant assistance of up to 40% in the agriculture sector could be applied for with a level of 50% for fisheries related projects to assist in delivering capital development projects in line with the schemes guidelines.

We also help many clients to access UK regional aid. Grants are available through Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) in Scotland. In England, the Regional Growth Fund has been established to assist companies deliver capital development project. This scheme targets large projects, and again we can advise on funding possibilities.

Applications can be complex but we can explain everything and manage the process right from day one through to completion and claim submissions

High percentage of success accessing EU project funds

Project Funding

We have particular experience of securing EU funding for projects in the food industry through the Food Processing, Marketing & Co-operation (FPMC) grant scheme and the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) grant scheme.

The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the new FPMC programme opened in mid-2015 and will run until 2020. Applications for both funds will have to be completed by the end of 2018 so that awards can be made before the 29th March 2019 when the UK leaves the EU. However, grant claims can be submitted until the end of 2020.

We also help many clients to access UK regional aid. Grants are available through Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) in Scotland. In England, the Regional Growth Fund has been established to assist companies deliver capital development project. This scheme targets large projects, and again we can advise on funding possibilities.

Applications can be complex but we can explain everything and manage the process right from day one through to completion and claim submissions

Realising your vision of the future

Feasibility Studies

Our experience in delivering feasibility studies and business plans can help you to map out the future of your business.

Feasibility studies provide an independent assessment of the financial viability of proposals. We will take into account the market, price, volume and production costs of products or services, as well as their fit with existing core activities. Detailed financial projections are provided and sound, practical recommendations made.

We also regularly assisr clients develop business plans to attract large scale bank funding or venture capital. Our business plans have been used to establish new businesses and to secure finance to assist with the expansion of existing businesses.

Helping you to develop your market

Market Development

In Scotland, we can help added value processors of agricultural produce to access funding under the FPMC Grant Scheme – Non-Capital projects. The scheme aims to help groups of companies to develop efficient marketing structures and expand markets for quality Scottish food products.

Beyond specific projects, we can also assist you to review and develop existing markets, or improve your marketing in both domestic and overseas markets.

We can look at opportunities for market expansion and diversification based on a range of demand studies, product studies and reviews of new product potential. As always, we will provide in-depth analysis and open and honest evaluation.

In Scotland, we can help added value processors of agricultural produce to access funding under the Market Development Scheme (MDS) (At present this scheme is closed but will be open in the future). The scheme aims to help companies to develop efficient marketing structures and to encourage good marketing practice. Applications, for example, can be made for up to 50% of the costs of employing additional marketing personnel for up to three years.

Any further rounds for applications in Scotland under the MDS scheme has yet to be confirmed.

Integrated training solutions

TRAINING

Experienced Professionals

The trainers used by BDAplus are all highly experienced, qualified professionals who excel in their field. We aim to supply trainers local to our clients to maximise flexibility.

Cost Savings

Through maximising numbers of trainees on courses, we can pass on savings to our clients. We also specialise in accessing government funding to reduce client training costs.

Unique Approach

BDAplus will set up your training function from initial skills gap identification, creation of training matrix and competence systems, through to monthly maintenance and organisation of courses.

Short & Focused Lessons

Every session is prepared for optimal effectiveness and depending upon your need and availability.

News

2018

April

Announcement of FPMC awards. Thereafter a decision will be made with Scottish government on whether an additional round of applications will be sought

January

Applications being sought for both the EMFF and FPMC awards. EMFF closing date 12th January 2018

2017

November

18 FPMC applications – total project cost £30.2m – £7.9m accessed

July

40 EMFF applications – total project cost £11.4m – £5.3m accessed

2016

September

13 FPMC applications – total project cost £10.8m – £4m accessed

August

48 EMFF applications – total project cost £19.5m – £7m accessed

CONTACT US

BDA Plus, 119 Shore Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB43 9BR

+44 (0)1346 515115

+44 (0)1346 517437

info@bdal.co.uk