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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Pitching for Investment Programme"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Pitching for Investment Programme

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-188fa087-3371-4c98-9715-b1e80e54d9f6

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## Summary

The Teesside University is seeking tenders for the "ERDF - Pitching for Investment Programme," aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Tees Valley region, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is currently at the open tender stage. The tender was published on 8th February 2021, with submissions due by 1st March 2021. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000 and is set to commence on 8th March 2021, continuing until 31st March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy, event services, or business development support, particularly those focused on mentoring and investment strategies. With an emphasis on working with SMEs, firms offering specialised skills in these areas will find this an advantageous contract to pursue, as it fosters local economic growth through strategic investment initiatives. Those with a strong track record in delivering similar programmes may particularly benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

This is ERDF funded. We require a business organisation with the relevant skills, expertise and experience to support the Grow Tees Valley project through the delivery of a Pitching' for Investment - Mentoring Programme. Three programmes are required to be delivered between April 2021 and 31st March 2023 for Tees Valley SMEs seeking investment to delivery strategic growth of their business. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/657fcaf6-da90-4739-a340-e6b89669d200 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/657fcaf6-da90-4739-a340-e6b89669d200

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/657fcaf6-da90-4739-a340-e6b89669d200
  8th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF---Pitching-for-Investment-Programme/CF596MQJBP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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