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GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Tees Valley Digital Trade Research Project

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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30 Jan 2023 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Teesside University has awarded a contract for the ERDF Tees Valley Digital Trade Research Project to Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative Ltd. The project aims to accelerate the digitalisation of UK trade and implement open systems based on common international standards in the North East, United Kingdom. The contract value is £21,360, and the contract period runs from January 27, 2023, to June 30, 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs to contribute to the research project.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research consultancy services industry to engage with the Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation's mission. The procurement method used is an open procedure, highlighting a transparent and competitive process. Teesside University and DigitalCity seek consultants to deliver the research project, focusing on creating a digital trade system that is paperless, sustainable, and secure. The project is aligned with the European Regional Development Fund's objective to support economic growth and innovation in the UK.

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Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Tees Valley Digital Trade Research Project

Notice Description

DigitalCity is receiving PS1,927,804 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation (C4DTI) is an ICC United Kingdom-led, global initiative based in the Tees Valley. C4DTI is a public, private partnership led by industry and supported by government. Its core mission is to accelerate the digitalisation of UK trade, the implementation of open systems based on common international standards and a digital trade system that is paperless, sustainable and secure. https://iccwbo.uk/pages/centre-for-digital-trade-innovation As one of the founding partners Teesside University and DigitalCity want to ensure that the pilots and test beds developed by the Centre have the needs of the local SME community at their core. We therefore need to commission consultants to deliver a research project. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f027ea9d-e4df-43a2-8207-f174d5368a8d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paula Lamb
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642384507

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMALL FIRMS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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