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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Tech Scale Programme Delivery"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Tech Scale Programme Delivery

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a2d419c-a3e3-48b9-8feb-1e3ae86200cd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Teesside University, which is seeking to appoint up to three consultants as part of the ERDF Tech Scale Programme Delivery. The initiative, valued at £75,000, is aimed at enhancing support for digital SMEs in the Tees Valley by providing workshops that facilitate business scaling. This open tender method was officially concluded on 10 January 2020, and the awarded contract commenced on 13 January 2020, running until 30 June 2023. The delivery location is in Middlesbrough, North East England, and the contract falls under the category of business and management consultancy services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on business development and support for SMEs. Companies with expertise in fostering digital transformation and scaling operations would be best positioned to participate, especially those with a commitment to the values shared by Teesside University. The accessible nature of this tender caters to both larger consultancy firms and smaller entities, enabling a diverse range of suppliers to contribute to this vital initiative.

## Notice

Teesside University have a requirement to appoint a maximum of 3 consultants who share the University's values and have the relevant skills, expertise and experience to enhance and support DigitalCity through the delivery of a range of workshops for Tees Valley digital SMEs who want to scale and make a step change in the size of their business. This is an ERDF funded project. 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/6826b3bd-5a6c-4f78-9c1d-d2a8572750e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CENTIGO; EDALE UK MANAGEMENT; SME CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE |

## 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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2020 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6826b3bd-5a6c-4f78-9c1d-d2a8572750e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6826b3bd-5a6c-4f78-9c1d-d2a8572750e5
  14th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=463265904
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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