--- title: "Contract for Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Creative Industries Strand" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-17" --- # Contract for Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Creative Industries Strand Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15be3938-01fb-4aa2-8c75-f58339a3238e.json) ## Summary The contract for the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Creative Industries Strand was published by Durham County Council on 7th February 2018. This £75,000 contract, funded by the ERDF, seeks to support SME creative industries in County Durham by connecting them with market opportunities to enhance their growth. The tender process follows an open procurement method, with tender submissions due by 2nd March 2018. The contract will commence on 12th March 2018 and is set to run until 31st October 2019. The related CPV classification falls under business services, which includes law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment services. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the creative sector, including industries such as marketing, consulting, and artistic services. By fostering connections between creative businesses and market opportunities, this contract presents an ideal platform for these firms to expand their reach and capabilities. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their ability to support the cultural sector will find this tender an excellent avenue for securing funding and enhancing their service offerings. ## Notice This is an ERDF funded project. This contract is for an organisation to work with SME creative industries and support the development of cultural sector businesses within County Durham through the connection of creative business with market opportunities. This is the third of the five strands of intensive support procured as part of the Durham Business Opportunities (DBOP) ERDF funded programme. The aim of the project is to provide support to creative businesses assisting them to grow and enabling them to take advantage of new and existing creative opportunities. The project will be delivered on behalf of Durham County Council. Invitation to Tender Documents can be downloaded from the NEPO Portal at www.nepo.org or via the advert on the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2d3af279-fa0b-e811-80ea-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24399cb-3e99-440c-86eb-af5f47dd2642 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £75,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PEOPLE INTO ENTERPRISE | ## 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 - 17 Apr 2018 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24399cb-3e99-440c-86eb-af5f47dd2642 - 7 Feb 2018 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24399cb-3e99-440c-86eb-af5f47dd2642 - 7 Feb 2018 at 12:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24399cb-3e99-440c-86eb-af5f47dd2642 - 7 Feb 2018 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24399cb-3e99-440c-86eb-af5f47dd2642 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24399cb-3e99-440c-86eb-af5f47dd2642 17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2d3af279-fa0b-e811-80ea-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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