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title: "CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO ASSESS THE DIGITAL MATURITY OF VCSE AGENCIES"
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# CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO ASSESS THE DIGITAL MATURITY OF VCSE AGENCIES

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bc858ba-0a59-4960-bfc4-1cd8700c73a5

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for consultancy services aimed at assessing the digital maturity of 25 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) agencies. This tender (Reference DN562599), valued at £35,000, was published on 21st October 2021 and involved an open procurement method. The tender was active until 11th November 2021, with the contract now running from 22nd November 2021 to 28th February 2022. Services are required to be delivered in the North East of England, and the engagement seeks to enhance digital inclusion and skills among the targeted agencies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, digital services, or capacity building within the VCSE sector. Companies that are experienced in digital transformation projects, especially those with a track record of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs, would be particularly well-suited to engage. By demonstrating expertise in enhancing digital skills and innovation, such businesses can position themselves as valuable partners in public sector initiatives, thereby potentially driving growth and expanding their client base.

## Notice

The Council, in conjunction with Connected Voices, wishes to appoint a consultant, or team of consultants, to produce a detailed assessment of the digital maturity of 25 VCSE (Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise) agencies. This will contribute towards increasing digital inclusion and skills for VCSE agencies, and will provide a suitable platform for digital innovation for those who wish to build upon what they've learned. Documents are only available to download at www.nepo.org, Reference DN562599

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eab8afc-776f-4744-9999-bfcd8aa89d10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH EAST BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eab8afc-776f-4744-9999-bfcd8aa89d10
- 21 Oct 2021 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c851691d-87c1-4eff-b972-7d19f8005675

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eab8afc-776f-4744-9999-bfcd8aa89d10
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c851691d-87c1-4eff-b972-7d19f8005675
  21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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