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Durham SME Digital Engagement Project Extension

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2020 at 12:48

Award Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2020 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2020 at 08:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is currently involved in the Durham SME Digital Engagement Project Extension, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of businesses in County Durham through improved digital technology adoption. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as business services such as marketing and consulting. The tender is at the award stage, with an active award value of £1,295,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2020 and conclude on 30 June 2023. The tender period ended on 15 May 2020, while confirmation of funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) was anticipated in April 2020.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital solutions, marketing consultancy, and business support services. Companies that possess expertise in developing and implementing digital technology initiatives would find this tender highly relevant. As the successful provider is expected to build upon the previous phase of the project, businesses able to demonstrate innovative approaches to enhancing digital engagement and competitiveness will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Durham SME Digital Engagement Project Extension

Notice Description

The Durham SME Digital Engagement Project, known as the Digital Drive Programme, is a successful programme of intensive support to businesses across County Durham to improve their competitiveness through take-up of digital technology. The primary objective of this contract is to deliver the second phase of this programme. The successful provider for phase 2 will be required to build on the success of phase 1, improve in less successful areas and meet the outputs required. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 01 October 2020. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30 June 2023. The Council is currently in the process of submitting an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for the funding to enable delivery of this Project. At present the Council has submitted an application for PS1,295,000 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. Confirmation of ERDF funding for the project is anticipated to be confirmed in April 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c4581d-053c-48b8-b21a-0f23bc069709
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
£1,295,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,295,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 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

UMI COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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