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Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2020 at 08:18

Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2019 at 07:47

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2019 at 07:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS) project, led by Durham County Council, aims to foster high-quality start-ups in County Durham with a budget of £600,000. This tender process is currently in the award stage following a restricted tender method, aligned with Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The contract, which may extend for six months depending on European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding availability, began on 1 February 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 January 2023. Interested suppliers could bid on one or multiple lots within the tender, including support services for new businesses and the development of a digital portal, with the deadline for submissions having been set for 29 November 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses positioned within the services sector, particularly those specialising in business support, digital services, and marketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete for the various service lots on offer, tapping into a supportive environment aimed at nurturing new entrepreneurial ventures. Companies that can provide consultancy, recruitment, marketing, and digital solutions will be particularly advantageous in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS)

Notice Description

The Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS) project will provide a three-year programme to encourage high-quality start-ups in County Durham, and support them during the critical first 12 months of trading. This contract is for support in relation to the DABS project and is divided into the following four Lots: Lot 1 DABS Pre-start business support programme delivery Lot 2 DABS New-start business support programme delivery Lot 3 DABS Digital portal, content and website Lot 4 DABS Events and Marketing Tenderers may submit a Tender for one Lot, multiple Lots or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 01 February 2020. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31 January 2023. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 6 months from the actual end date subject to ERDF funding. This procurement is issued under a Restricted Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015. Funding The Council has submitted an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for the funding to enable delivery of this Project. The Council has submitted an application for PS600,000 of funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives. Should the Council be unsuccessful in obtaining ERDF funding the Project will not be commissioned. Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on the Council confirming receipt of the funds from ERDF.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c3c7ee5-42fc-4e39-aa37-88700da1c130
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf3feba-5ecc-4069-8cb1-55ab64d38ec9
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
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 3-4 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
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
3
Supplier Names

CANDLE DIGITAL

TEDCO

UMI COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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