Tender

Evaluation Tender: Digital Pathfinders

NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED

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10 Nov 2022 at 10:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East of England Business and Innovation Centre Limited is inviting proposals for an Evaluation Tender titled "Digital Pathfinders". This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on test and evaluation services. The tender involves evaluating the North of Tyne Digital Adoption Programme in stages from December 2022 to March 2024. The organisation seeking proposals is located at Business & Innovation Centre Wearfield, Sunderland, England. The deadline for the tender submission is November 25, 2022, with the contract period scheduled between December 6, 2022, and March 31, 2024.

This evaluation tender for the Digital Pathfinders programme presents an opportunity for SMEs, charities, and social enterprises in Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside to enhance their digital capabilities. Businesses providing test and evaluation services, as well as those in miscellaneous business-related fields, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender process is currently in the active stage, welcoming innovative solutions to support the growth and resilience of organizations adopting digital technologies in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

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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 December 2022 and March 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/tender/evaluation-tender-digital-pathfinders/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2cdbbb-7573-4fa0-ab45-df32ed0c5e41
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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

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