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title: "Digital Advantage (ERDF) - AWARD"
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# Digital Advantage (ERDF) - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65397bb5-8424-4f5c-a9b0-61909bff97ff

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Digital Advantage (ERDF) - AWARD" is conducted by Coventry University, focusing on services that aid small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in North Yorkshire. The project, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aims to enhance the competitiveness of local businesses through the adoption of digital technologies. The tender is in the award stage as of May 18, 2020, with a total contract value of £70,000, and the contract period spans from May 19, 2020, to March 15, 2021. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, which concluded the tender period on May 6, 2020. The delivery addresses for the awarded services are primarily located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy and advisory firms specialising in digital technologies, as well as businesses that offer support services to SMEs. Companies with experience in enhancing digital capabilities and strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, as they can contribute to the project's objectives of maximising operational potential and competitiveness in the local sector. Participation in such projects not only fosters local business growth but also positions contracting entities as key players in the evolving landscape of digital transformation for SMEs.

## Notice

Digital Advantage is a project co-financed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Coventry University Enterprises Ltd (CUE Ltd). The Project will benefit the small and medium sized enterprises (SME) and start-ups based in North Yorkshire, working in a range of sectors, excluding retail. CUE Ltd requires consultants and business advisers to help deliver the Digital Advantage Project who have an in depth knowledge and experience of digital technologies and a good understanding of how they can help businesses grow and become more competitive. Project outputs The Project's key outputs are giving North Yorkshire SME's assistance (interventions) to ensure they are maximising the potential of their operation through adopting and exploiting digital technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4521ba33-208d-46f0-88d9-5452a6316988 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AER8 MARKETING; ASKEW BROOK; CATCH DESIGN MANAGEMENT; CLIENT MARKETING; HOT TODDI; LLOYD INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS; PURPLE CREATIVE SERVICES; VANTAGE 360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 09:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4521ba33-208d-46f0-88d9-5452a6316988
- 19 Aug 2020 at 09:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4521ba33-208d-46f0-88d9-5452a6316988
- 19 Aug 2020 at 09:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4521ba33-208d-46f0-88d9-5452a6316988
- 18 May 2020 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4521ba33-208d-46f0-88d9-5452a6316988

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4521ba33-208d-46f0-88d9-5452a6316988
  19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk

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