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GB-Middlesbrough: Digital Business Simulator and Test bed

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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28 Oct 2021 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Digital Business Simulator and Test Bed project, initiated by Teesside University, falls under the services category within the software package and information systems industry. This contract, valued at £50,861, was awarded on 27th October 2021 and has a contract period commencing from 28th October 2021 until 30th June 2023. The project aims to enhance digitalisation capabilities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the North East region of the United Kingdom, supported by funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs particularly those specialising in software development, digital solutions, and related services, aiming to engage with regional businesses to foster innovation and job creation. Vendors with experience in developing digital business simulators or providing related workshops would be well positioned to compete effectively. The initiative also highlights a collaborative effort towards increasing the absorptive capacity for technology within the local SME community, making this a strategic avenue for growth and partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Digital Business Simulator and Test bed

Notice Description

The Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre (IDTC) project is receiving up to PS1,138,255 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. This project is part funded by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The new open access Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre (IDTC) will provide a range of knowledge transfer activities designed to grow absorptive capacity and drive digitalisation into regional SME's. It will provide a collaborative working space and drive awareness of the benefits of industrial digitisation. We are looking for a digital business simulator and test bed. The simulator will be used for demonstration and R&D on the university campus. The simulator will be used for workshops and accessible to Tees Valley SMEs through the 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76981cb-fafc-415f-9a7c-a18915cc7328
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,861 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,861 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TASCOMP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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