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title: "Growth Hub High Potential Start-Up Accelerator"
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# Growth Hub High Potential Start-Up Accelerator

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03c1a0ef-a508-4857-887b-c17892f4f4cd

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## Summary

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) is seeking a supplier to develop and deliver the "Growth Hub High Potential Start-Up Accelerator" programme. This initiative aims to increase the rate of high growth start-ups and is being conducted by Sunderland City Council on behalf of NECA. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 1st August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 19th August 2019, lasting until 31st December 2021. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business analysis and project management consultancy services, with delivery expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering business analysis and project management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the emphasis on their participation. Companies with a strong background in supporting startups or delivering research and development services will be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process, potentially leading to significant business growth and collaboration in the vibrant startup ecosystem of the North East.

## Notice

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) is the accountable body for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP). Sunderland City Council on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) / NECA seeks to appoint a supplier to develop and deliver a new two-and-a-half-year programme of activity, the 'Growth Hub High Potential Start-Up Accelerator', designed to increase the rate of high growth start-ups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecda7b1-5931-43fc-9ebc-9af9dc88c841 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2019 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecda7b1-5931-43fc-9ebc-9af9dc88c841

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecda7b1-5931-43fc-9ebc-9af9dc88c841
  27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=980f5858-337e-e911-80f7-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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