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title: "Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Intensive Support Strand for COVID-19 Recovery Support for Micro And Small Businesses"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Intensive Support Strand for COVID-19 Recovery Support for Micro And Small Businesses

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-592ea2cc-2708-4e57-83ad-fc8300f367dd

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking proposals for the "Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Intensive Support Strand for COVID-19 Recovery Support for Micro and Small Businesses," a contract valued at £150,000. This procurement falls under the category of business services and is part of a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 12th October 2020 and ending on 31st August 2022. The tender was published on 1st September 2020, with a tender submission deadline of 28th September 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for micro and small businesses in the North East region of the United Kingdom, particularly those offering services in law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. As it specifically supports COVID-19 recovery efforts, businesses with expertise in providing intensive support and consulting services to help their peers navigate post-pandemic challenges will be particularly well-suited to compete for this work. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of suppliers to participate, enhancing competition and fostering innovation in delivering these essential services.

## Notice

This contract is for an intensive support strand for COVID Recovery Support for Micro and Small Businesses in County Durham. This strand will be part of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) phase two which is funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019514b8-a93e-4d8f-b4d1-61c336ee354b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CDC ENTERPRISE AGENCY |

## 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 Oct 2020 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019514b8-a93e-4d8f-b4d1-61c336ee354b
- 1 Sep 2020 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab007be3-279c-4c27-85e3-4c733cf1aac2
- 1 Sep 2020 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6be483-2013-4d8d-8d4d-906b612106d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019514b8-a93e-4d8f-b4d1-61c336ee354b
  14th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab007be3-279c-4c27-85e3-4c733cf1aac2
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6be483-2013-4d8d-8d4d-906b612106d3
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=404e78bf-3eec-ea11-8104-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via the following link:

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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