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SME Internship Programme

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2024 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council awarded the contract for the "SME Internship Programme" to Durham University, with a value of £175,000. The procurement process aimed to boost business innovation and sustainability by providing internships to skilled students/graduates in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from January 22, 2024, to March 31, 2025, allowing for a 12-month internship placement period starting on January 1, 2024.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to collaborate with Durham University in delivering internship schemes. Businesses in the services industry, such as those providing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services, would find this tender attractive. Finally, businesses interested in enhancing their innovation capabilities and sustainability practices should consider competing for this contract with Durham County Council.

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Notice Title

SME Internship Programme

Notice Description

The requirement is to deliver an internship scheme which will place skilled students/graduates into full-time internships with local SMEs for up to 12 months in order to improve business innovation and sustainability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44f3af5d-30e6-42be-96ed-4efd11133c2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2997ef7d-b9e0-4186-bb7f-7d572e4cccaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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