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Contract for Community Enterprise Durham Project

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Sep 2017 at 13:46

Tender

01 Jun 2017 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Community Enterprise Durham Project" aimed at supporting the delivery of a countywide initiative to increase community enterprises in County Durham. The project, which promotes entrepreneurialism and aims to enhance local employment and establish new enterprises, is valued at £845,000 and falls under the industry category of research and development services. The contract period runs from 1st October 2017 to 31st August 2020, following a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The tender was previously open until 3rd July 2017, and the project is supported by an application for European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) for match funding.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community development, consultancy, and training services. Companies engaged in research and development, business services including marketing and consulting, as well as those offering education and training services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The initiative's focus on fostering entrepreneurial talent and generating employment makes it particularly attractive for firms looking to expand their impact within the North East of England.

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Notice Title

Contract for Community Enterprise Durham Project

Notice Description

This contract is for the appointment of an organisation to support the Council in the delivery of the Community Enterprise Durham Project. This countywide project will increase the number of community enterprises in County Durham and support them to grow and thrive by promoting entrepreneurialism. It will change the culture within communities by demonstrating the benefits of enterprise and supporting people to become enterprise ready; establish new enterprises and increase employment by expanding the reach and activities of the community enterprises. The Council is currently in the process of submitting an ERDF (European Regional Development Funds) application for the match funding to enable delivery of this Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-085f7db8-ebdb-462b-a6aa-32f769cdc808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9362bf00-65bc-471e-a6af-96681d37182b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£845,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£845,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Richard Carroll
Contact Email
richard.carroll@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000265422

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINCHALE TRAINING COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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