Tender

Evaluation Tender: Digital Pathfinders

NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED

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09 Mar 2023 at 10:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East of England Business and Innovation Centre Limited has issued a tender titled "Evaluation Tender: Digital Pathfinders" for evaluation consultancy services. The procurement process involves assessing the progress and impact of the North of Tyne Digital Adoption Programme, with key areas to enhance service delivery. The evaluation will occur in two stages between April 2023 and February 2024. The tender is open for proposals until March 23, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing evaluation consultancy services to work with Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The programme aims to support organisations in Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside in adopting digital technology to enhance their success and resilience. Interested parties can find more information on how to apply at Sunderland Software City's website.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation Tender: Digital Pathfinders

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a proposal to undertake an evaluation of the North of Tyne Digital Adoption Programme (known as "Digital Pathfinders"). The successful organisation or consultant (the 'evaluator') will work with Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley (NETV) to achieve the outcomes requested in this specification. The overall aim of the evaluation is to assess the progress and impact of Digital Pathfinders and make recommendations for the development of support delivery. The programme of evaluation will take place in two stages, a formative assessment and summative assessment. There are several key areas that must be considered throughout the evaluation process to continuously improve and enhance the service delivery to customers. The timescale for this work is ongoing between April 2023 and February 2024. Background Digital Pathfinders helps SMEs, charities and social enterprises across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside become more successful and resilient by adopting digital technology. Digital Pathfinders helps organisations mitigate the risk of adopting new technologies, equipping them with the understanding of potential investment required for relevant digital solutions. Digital Pathfinders is delivered in partnership with Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley, Generator and VONNE. The PS2million programme is part-funded by Digital Catapult and North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), as part of the North of Tyne Digital Growth and Innovation Programme. For more information and how to apply, please visit https://www.sunderlandsoftwarecity.com/tenders/evaluation-tender-digital-pathfinders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54b14d61-11da-4bae-b5c0-2c457800e157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df92a55f-cc59-458a-8b15-0e9c3c0750a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 2TA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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