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CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO ASSESS THE DIGITAL MATURITY OF VCSE AGENCIES

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2021 at 16:35

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Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for consultancy services aimed at assessing the digital maturity of 25 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) agencies. This tender (Reference DN562599), valued at £35,000, was published on 21st October 2021 and involved an open procurement method. The tender was active until 11th November 2021, with the contract now running from 22nd November 2021 to 28th February 2022. Services are required to be delivered in the North East of England, and the engagement seeks to enhance digital inclusion and skills among the targeted agencies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, digital services, or capacity building within the VCSE sector. Companies that are experienced in digital transformation projects, especially those with a track record of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs, would be particularly well-suited to engage. By demonstrating expertise in enhancing digital skills and innovation, such businesses can position themselves as valuable partners in public sector initiatives, thereby potentially driving growth and expanding their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO ASSESS THE DIGITAL MATURITY OF VCSE AGENCIES

Notice Description

The Council, in conjunction with Connected Voices, wishes to appoint a consultant, or team of consultants, to produce a detailed assessment of the digital maturity of 25 VCSE (Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise) agencies. This will contribute towards increasing digital inclusion and skills for VCSE agencies, and will provide a suitable platform for digital innovation for those who wish to build upon what they've learned. Documents are only available to download at www.nepo.org, Reference DN562599

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bc858ba-0a59-4960-bfc4-1cd8700c73a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eab8afc-776f-4744-9999-bfcd8aa89d10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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