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Durham Start-Ups Portal

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2024 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Durham Start-Ups Portal" to Candle Learning Limited under the UKSPF Enterprising Durham programme, aimed at providing digital resources for business start-ups in County Durham. This procurement, categorised under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), followed a Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication. The contract, valued at £100,000, will span from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029, with the tender process concluding on 30th March 2024. Both SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate in this procurement, which has now reached the award stage.

This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in software development and digital information systems, especially SMEs, as it focuses on establishing an online portal for start-ups. Businesses with expertise in creating comprehensive digital support solutions will find this project well-aligned with their services. With a long-term contract period and a dedicated market in County Durham, this award can provide sustained business growth and sectoral recognition for the winning firm, Candle Learning Limited.

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Notice Title

Durham Start-Ups Portal

Notice Description

Business Durham aims to commission Durham Start-Ups Portal under UKSPF Enterprising Durham to provide an online resource for business start-ups at all stages in County Durham. The online provision of digital information-based support for start-ups through the Durham Start-ups Portal is a key element within the Enterprising Durham Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8871a76-5ab4-4459-b65c-54a10b41437a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ecb0b78-ea90-4281-a9fe-06cf18574c56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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

CANDLE LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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