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Contract for Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Oktoberfest Exhibitor Support Programme

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2017 at 12:14

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17 Jul 2017 at 20:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has launched a contract titled "Contract for Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Oktoberfest Exhibitor Support Programme," aimed at providing intensive support to small businesses participating in the annual Durham Oktoberfest Engineering and Manufacturing Exhibition, set for October in County Durham. The open procurement process allows interested parties to submit their tenders until 31st July 2017. The contract, worth £75,000, is scheduled to commence on 7th August 2017 and is anticipated to conclude by 31st October 2018, with a possible extension for an additional year depending on funding agreements.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in business services such as marketing, consulting, and training. Companies that can effectively assist emerging businesses in maximising their experience at trade exhibitions will be well-positioned to compete. This contract aims to strengthen local businesses by enhancing their capabilities to leverage market opportunities, thus contributing to the region's economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Oktoberfest Exhibitor Support Programme

Notice Description

This contract is to deliver a programme of intensive support to small businesses exhibiting for the first time at the Durham Oktoberfest Engineering and Manufacturing Exhibition, which takes place in County Durham annually in October. This is one of five strands of intensive support that are to be procured as part of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) which is ERDF funded. The purpose of the programme will be to increase their capacity to grow and enable smaller engineering and manufacturing businesses to identify and take advantage of market opportunities presented at the Oktoberfest Exhibition. This will include support on how to prepare for exhibiting in order to get the most out of it, and how to follow through after the event to capitalise on sales leads and contacts made during the exhibition. The Contract start date will be 7th August 2017 and will end following completion of the 2018 year programme (approximately 31st October 2018). The Contract however may extended in a third year to undertake the 2019 programme for the Oktoberfest Exhibition. Any extension will be agreed by the Council and the appointed organisation, any extension may also be dependent on funding which will be outlined by the Council at the time. The Council has confirmed ERDF (European Regional Development Funds) funding to enable delivery of this Project and meeting the funding constraints will be a requirement of this Contract and of the successful delivery partner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-340d6062-7285-42f6-8e61-470fb81d3a53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07573d03-40a8-4f36-a482-6087a5e9b8ea
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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

80500000 - Training services

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
15 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 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

LEC CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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