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Contract for Durham SME Digital Engagement Project

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Nov 2017 at 15:11

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jun 2017 at 20:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "Contract for Durham SME Digital Engagement Project" is initiated by Durham County Council, aiming to engage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in County Durham to adopt digital technologies that enhance their business performance and competitiveness. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £1,446,000 GBP. The contract period is set to commence on 25th September 2017 and will run until 24th September 2020. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 10th July 2017. The project is classified under business services and education and training services, with delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses involved in digital technology solutions, consulting, and training services, as they can contribute to the engagement programme aimed at supporting local SMEs in their digital transformation journey. The project's framework encourages a collaborative approach to reducing barriers to technology adoption and fostering a culture of innovation within small businesses. Companies specialising in digital solutions or business consultancy can leverage this project to align themselves with local enterprises, thus positioning their services effectively to tap into the growing demand for digital expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Durham SME Digital Engagement Project

Notice Description

A suitable delivery organisation is required to design and deliver a programme to engage SME's in County Durham in using digital technology to enable them to improve their business performance and improve their competitiveness. The project is a three year programme of support to SMEs to improve their competitiveness through take-up of digital technology. The aims of the project will be to: * engage and energise businesses to consider how they can improve their business by adopting digital technologies * remove the practical and financial barriers to businesses in doing so * embed a culture where the desire and ability to exploit digital technologies becomes a core business skill. It is to be noted: The Council is currently in the process of submitting an ERDF (European Regional Development Funds) application for the funding to enable delivery of this Project. Further information of the Project and Project deliverables is provided in the Tender Pack via www.nepo.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eb2414-be1a-4b67-8a66-86399e1c5931
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, 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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,446,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,446,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 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
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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

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COMMERCIAL LIMITED, TRADING AS BE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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