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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF DigitalCity Accelerator Programme"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF DigitalCity Accelerator Programme

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c341d92-4091-4581-9cdf-e89f8f198292

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Teesside University, focusing on the "ERDF DigitalCity Accelerator Programme" project. This initiative, set within the business development consultancy services industry, aims to enhance the DigitalCity project with a budget of £500,000, funded by the England European Regional Development Fund. The tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 26th July 2022, with an end date for submissions by 17th August 2022. The contract is scheduled to run from 31st August 2022 until 30th June 2023, located in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide business and management consultancy services. Businesses that possess expertise in digital transformation, marketing management, or general management consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, eligible firms can enhance their visibility, expand their service offerings, and contribute to a pivotal project that supports regional economic growth.

## Notice

The DigitalCity project is receiving up to PS 1,927,830.96 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2020-2023 We have a requirement to appoint consultants who share the University's values and have the relevant skills, expertise and experience to enhance and support DigitalCity 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/dedb1bd8-c0b7-4600-a474-db735883f651 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2022 - 30 Jun 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 3BA |
| 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
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedb1bd8-c0b7-4600-a474-db735883f651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedb1bd8-c0b7-4600-a474-db735883f651
  26th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF-DigitalCity-Accelerator-Programme/3X7435982N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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