--- title: "Framework contract opportunity: Technical support and IT equipment hire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ae3eabd-75dc-4503-9221-1bad92699d85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ae3eabd-75dc-4503-9221-1bad92699d85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ae3eabd-75dc-4503-9221-1bad92699d85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ae3eabd-75dc-4503-9221-1bad92699d85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED" published: "2017-06-12" --- # Framework contract opportunity: Technical support and IT equipment hire Buyer: CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ae3eabd-75dc-4503-9221-1bad92699d85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ae3eabd-75dc-4503-9221-1bad92699d85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ae3eabd-75dc-4503-9221-1bad92699d85.json) ## Summary The Creative Quarter Nottingham Limited is inviting tenders for a Framework contract opportunity titled "Technical support and IT equipment hire" as part of The Big House programme, aimed at enhancing the Creative and Digital Industries in the East Midlands, particularly in Derby and Nottingham. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5 July 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17 July 2017 and will last until 30 September 2019, providing ample opportunity for suppliers to engage. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, including Audio Visual, Sound, and IT technicians, as well as those providing event equipment hire. Companies or individuals that can deliver technical support for the regular business events planned across the D2N2 area will greatly benefit. The initiative is designed to support start-ups, early-stage, and established businesses, making it particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises looking to expand their service offerings and contribute to the local economy. ## Notice Framework contract for The Big House programme for regular technical support and IT equipment for a range of regular business events. Events will be at a variety of venues across Derbys/Notts area, aimed at start-up, early stage and established businesses and entrepreneurs. What we're looking for - * Technical support services include: Audio Visual Technicians, Sound Technicians and IT technicians. * The framework will allow us to contract technical support services and hire equipment for a range of small scale business events on a regular basis. * We welcome applications from companies or individuals who specialise in providing a variety of event equipment hire and technical support services. Equipment and tech services will be needed for a variety of business events at venues across the D2N2 area. Events will be aimed at start-up, early stage and established businesses and entrepreneurs. This process will be implemented in line with ERDF guidelines. The Big House is a 3-year, PS5 million tailored support programme for the Creative and Digital Industries (CDI) sector in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. The programme is part-funded by a PS2.5 million contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and from the Creative Local Growth Fund programme, funded by Arts Council England. The aim of The Big House is to help creative and digital businesses to grow and to support the creation of new jobs. Support on offer includes one-to-one advice, coaching, grants, peer-to-peer learning and business engagement events. The programme aims to support over 500 businesses with over PS350,000 of grant funding, matched by private investment. CQ is one of The Big House delivery partners, along with the University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University - The Hive, New Art Exchange, Derby Theatre, Derby QUAD and NBV Enterprise Solutions. The Creative Quarter's element of The Big House is called Open Doors and offers an information, engagement and communications hub focused on CDI businesses and activity, across the D2N2 area (D2N2 is the local enterprise partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire). We would like to hear from IT/equipment and technical support providers who are interested in joining a framework which will be used for awarding contracts throughout the Open Doors/The Big House programme, 2017 - 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e055aeec-3b7b-46a6-a52a-173fed56a7fb | | 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 | 12 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG1 1DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | St. Ann's | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2017 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e055aeec-3b7b-46a6-a52a-173fed56a7fb - 12 Jun 2017 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e055aeec-3b7b-46a6-a52a-173fed56a7fb - 31 May 2017 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e055aeec-3b7b-46a6-a52a-173fed56a7fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e055aeec-3b7b-46a6-a52a-173fed56a7fb 12th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/212e818d-2fa1-4867-90e7-5138935c77da Framework Document for Technical support and IT equipment hire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ea7b5a3-0c44-4f70-b363-375dc32fd792 ## Notice URLs - http://www.creativequarter.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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