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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Business Support Services for Design for Growth Programme"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Business Support Services for Design for Growth Programme

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63f2897f-a248-478a-bdae-8f36648ee549

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## Summary

The Teesside University has awarded a contract to Edge Innovation Ltd for the provision of ERDF-funded Business Support Services for the Design for Growth Programme. The contract involves delivering a support programme to Tees Valley SMEs with growth aspirations, specifically focussing on developing new products and services. The contract has a value of 20,000 GBP and must be completed by 31 March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 9th September 2022.

This tender opportunity is targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have the relevant skills and experience required to support strategic growth initiatives for Tees Valley SMEs. Companies in the business development consultancy services sector would find this tender suitable for bidding. Teesside University in Middlesbrough, North East UK, is the buying organisation, offering a specific opportunity for businesses looking to engage in impactful regional economic growth projects.

## Notice

This is ERDF funded. We require a business organisation with the relevant skills, expertise and experience to support the Grow Tees Valley project through the delivery of a support programme which will support Tees Valley SMEs with strategic growth aspirations. It is anticipated that the programme will be delivered to a cohort of 10 SMEs with aspirations to develop new and improved products and/or services. The delivery start date is negotiable but the programme must be completed no later than 31 March 2023. 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/5ff712e4-e558-40c7-a682-e3d8a517ca47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDGE INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2022 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff712e4-e558-40c7-a682-e3d8a517ca47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff712e4-e558-40c7-a682-e3d8a517ca47
  12th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=720179506
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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