Call set at EUR 3 000 000 and will select a contractor to manage competition for selecting the European Capitals of Small Retail.
The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) is seeking assistance in awarding cities in promotional and networking activities on small retail. The application deadline is set for 11 November 2024, and the 36 month contract will cover the first (2026) and second (2027) editions of the Awards.
General objectives of the project, taken from the page at EISMEA, include:
- Awarding three cities per edition – one each in the Big, Medium, and Small categories – as the European Capitals of Small Retail, having achieved remarkable results in supporting small retailers and maintaining vibrant city centres further to the indicated criteria;
- Showcasing success stories of cities, which have supported small retailers through vibrant city centres and a thriving small retail sector;
- Identifying stories of small retailers who have achieved a successful digital and green transition;
- Providing a forum for the exchange of best practices on the above-mentioned issues to provide inspiration to competent authorities, retailers, and other stakeholders;
- Promoting the key role of small retail in the social fabric of urban and rural communities;
- Enhancing visibility of the economic importance of small retail, notably, in terms of its contribution to local employment and its role in the development of local supply chains.
Read more at EISMEA.
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