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title: "Contract for Community Enterprise Durham Project"
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# Contract for Community Enterprise Durham Project

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-132d84e9-ea18-45c9-b3f7-fb0a0eea35ea

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## Summary

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for the "Contract for Community Enterprise Durham Project", aimed at enhancing community entrepreneurship across County Durham. This initiative seeks to promote and support the establishment and growth of community enterprises, with a total contract value of £875,000 and a minimum threshold of £350,000. The procurement method is selective, conducted through a negotiated procedure, and the tender period concludes on 30th May 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 4th September 2017 and will run until 31st August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community services, consultancy, and entrepreneurial support, particularly those that are small or voluntary community sector enterprises. Engaging in this project could not only enhance a company's portfolio but also lead to job creation and a positive impact on local communities by fostering a culture of enterprise. Businesses well-suited for this tender may include those specialising in business development, training, or support services tailored to community organisations.

## Notice

This contract is for the appointment of an organisation to support the Council in the delivery of the Community Enterprise Durham Project. This countywide project will increase the number of community enterprises in County Durham and support them to grow and thrive by promoting entrepreneurialism. It will change the culture within communities by demonstrating the benefits of enterprise and supporting people to become enterprise ready; establish new enterprises and increase employment by expanding the reach and activities of the community enterprises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae788463-b6df-4ccd-802e-e84757586105 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £875,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2017 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae788463-b6df-4ccd-802e-e84757586105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae788463-b6df-4ccd-802e-e84757586105
  25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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