--- title: "Durham SME Digital Engagement Project Extension" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-08-14" --- # Durham SME Digital Engagement Project Extension Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f68073f-543b-469a-ab3c-bfd07af83e50.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council is currently involved in the Durham SME Digital Engagement Project Extension, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of businesses in County Durham through improved digital technology adoption. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as business services such as marketing and consulting. The tender is at the award stage, with an active award value of £1,295,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2020 and conclude on 30 June 2023. The tender period ended on 15 May 2020, while confirmation of funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) was anticipated in April 2020. This contract presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital solutions, marketing consultancy, and business support services. Companies that possess expertise in developing and implementing digital technology initiatives would find this tender highly relevant. As the successful provider is expected to build upon the previous phase of the project, businesses able to demonstrate innovative approaches to enhancing digital engagement and competitiveness will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Durham SME Digital Engagement Project, known as the Digital Drive Programme, is a successful programme of intensive support to businesses across County Durham to improve their competitiveness through take-up of digital technology. The primary objective of this contract is to deliver the second phase of this programme. The successful provider for phase 2 will be required to build on the success of phase 1, improve in less successful areas and meet the outputs required. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 01 October 2020. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30 June 2023. The Council is currently in the process of submitting an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for the funding to enable delivery of this Project. At present the Council has submitted an application for PS1,295,000 of funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives. Should the Council be unsuccessful in obtaining ERDF funding the Project will not be commissioned. Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on the Council confirming receipt of the funds from ERDF. Confirmation of ERDF funding for the project is anticipated to be confirmed in April 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c4581d-053c-48b8-b21a-0f23bc069709 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,295,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,295,000 | | 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 | UMI COMMERCIAL | ## 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 - 14 Aug 2020 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c4581d-053c-48b8-b21a-0f23bc069709 - 8 Apr 2020 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc7f7c2-fdd8-470b-a2ff-054e11ba9ae9 - 8 Apr 2020 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c5ee5f-61f6-4a1f-b87e-d518b97145ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c4581d-053c-48b8-b21a-0f23bc069709 14th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc7f7c2-fdd8-470b-a2ff-054e11ba9ae9 8th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c5ee5f-61f6-4a1f-b87e-d518b97145ce 8th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=33deff57-7679-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Selection Questionnaire can be accessed via the following link ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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