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title: "Durham Future Innovation Building (DFIB) Workshop/ Masterclass Delivery"
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# Durham Future Innovation Building (DFIB) Workshop/ Masterclass Delivery

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73e9f485-769b-42b3-a7e1-5dd65fadb43c

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is seeking tenders for the "Durham Future Innovation Building (DFIB) Workshop/Masterclass Delivery," focusing on enhancing the regional knowledge economy. This initiative falls under the business services category and is linked to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The tender period will close on 8th January 2021, and successful delivery of contracted workshops will commence from 1st February 2021 until 31st December 2022. The procurement follows an open procedure and allows for tenders across multiple lots, including various masterclasses and workshops tailored to specific industries, with a total contract value of £31,800. The delivery will take place in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in construction, healthcare, life sciences, and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability outlined in the contract. The collaborative format, which allows for submissions across different lots, means that businesses can focus on their strengths while contributing to a broader initiative to foster innovation and networking among regional companies.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is to deliver the events and networking element of the Durham Future Innovation Building (DFIB) programme which will allow clusters of like-minded innovative businesses to gather, share and grow the regional knowledge economy. DFIB is funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This Invitation to Tender has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 Construction Masterclass Lot 2 Healthcare/Life Sciences Masterclass Lot 3 Electech Masterclass Lot 4 4.1 Funding Workshops 4.2 IP Workshops 4.3 Innovation Workshops Lot 5 5.1 Marketing Workshops 5.2 Project Management Workshops Lot 6 6.1 Design Workshops Lot 7 7.1 Data & Technology Workshops Tenderers may submit a Tender for one lot, multiple lots or all lots. The responses in relation to each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba83dc-d51e-4214-b675-e22929112eeb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,800 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 30 Nov 2020 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba83dc-d51e-4214-b675-e22929112eeb
- 30 Nov 2020 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca274b9-810d-4931-8bd1-6d4192e32748

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba83dc-d51e-4214-b675-e22929112eeb
  30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca274b9-810d-4931-8bd1-6d4192e32748
  30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e6e4e421-0033-eb11-8105-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via this link

## Notice URLs

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

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