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Contract for Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Creative Industries Strand

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2018 at 13:37

Award Notice
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07 Feb 2018 at 12:08

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Feb 2018 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Feb 2018 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Creative Industries Strand was published by Durham County Council on 7th February 2018. This £75,000 contract, funded by the ERDF, seeks to support SME creative industries in County Durham by connecting them with market opportunities to enhance their growth. The tender process follows an open procurement method, with tender submissions due by 2nd March 2018. The contract will commence on 12th March 2018 and is set to run until 31st October 2019. The related CPV classification falls under business services, which includes law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment services.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the creative sector, including industries such as marketing, consulting, and artistic services. By fostering connections between creative businesses and market opportunities, this contract presents an ideal platform for these firms to expand their reach and capabilities. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their ability to support the cultural sector will find this tender an excellent avenue for securing funding and enhancing their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Creative Industries Strand

Notice Description

This is an ERDF funded project. This contract is for an organisation to work with SME creative industries and support the development of cultural sector businesses within County Durham through the connection of creative business with market opportunities. This is the third of the five strands of intensive support procured as part of the Durham Business Opportunities (DBOP) ERDF funded programme. The aim of the project is to provide support to creative businesses assisting them to grow and enabling them to take advantage of new and existing creative opportunities. The project will be delivered on behalf of Durham County Council. Invitation to Tender Documents can be downloaded from the NEPO Portal at www.nepo.org or via the advert on the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2d3af279-fa0b-e811-80ea-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24399cb-3e99-440c-86eb-af5f47dd2642
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 1-2 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PEOPLE INTO ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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