What is the TALE Lite grant programme?
The TALE Lite grant programme funds projects that use data analytics as part of a logistics function. Grants can contribute up to 40% of your total project spend, with your company funding the other 60%. The TALE Lite grant helps eligible SMEs with a logistics function better use their data analytics to become more efficient and productive.
Your project spend can include elements of capital, revenue, software and consultancy costs. For example:
- Software applications including tracking systems, warehouse management, stock control, security protection tools and market intelligence software.
- Consultants to advise on, or help implement a data use solution.
- Equipment for data collection and processing such as computers, iPads, telephony and data capture devices such as sensors.
The TALE Lite Grants are worth £1,000- £10,000 to help you purchase software and initial consultancy advice related to data (for projects costing £2,500-£5,000).
Eligible projects may include the following:
• Software projects to make your despatch and logistics systems more efficient.
• Implementing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) & more
• Implementing new vehicle routing systems.
• The design, build and launch of web-based customer information portals linked to your existing systems.
• Software systems or CRM systems that will help you use data to gain much stronger business intelligence.
• Consultancy costs to help with selecting the correct software.
• Small items (under £1,000) to support your projects – printers, tablets, mobile phones, vehicle trackers.
Note for Applicants:
All applicants are supported by a team of facilitators who will guide them through the application process. A TALE Lite grant could be approved in as little as a fortnight. Some eligible businesses may also benefit from free 1:1 expert mentoring or online group coaching (worth £1,200), which will be continuing until Summer 2021.
