--- title: "Contract for Durham SME Digital Engagement Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-02" --- # Contract for Durham SME Digital Engagement Project Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c77a489-4a30-460f-8a5a-392472a12cb4.json) ## Summary The tender for the "Contract for Durham SME Digital Engagement Project" is initiated by Durham County Council, aiming to engage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in County Durham to adopt digital technologies that enhance their business performance and competitiveness. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £1,446,000 GBP. The contract period is set to commence on 25th September 2017 and will run until 24th September 2020. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 10th July 2017. The project is classified under business services and education and training services, with delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses involved in digital technology solutions, consulting, and training services, as they can contribute to the engagement programme aimed at supporting local SMEs in their digital transformation journey. The project's framework encourages a collaborative approach to reducing barriers to technology adoption and fostering a culture of innovation within small businesses. Companies specialising in digital solutions or business consultancy can leverage this project to align themselves with local enterprises, thus positioning their services effectively to tap into the growing demand for digital expertise. ## Notice A suitable delivery organisation is required to design and deliver a programme to engage SME's in County Durham in using digital technology to enable them to improve their business performance and improve their competitiveness. The project is a three year programme of support to SMEs to improve their competitiveness through take-up of digital technology. The aims of the project will be to: * engage and energise businesses to consider how they can improve their business by adopting digital technologies * remove the practical and financial barriers to businesses in doing so * embed a culture where the desire and ability to exploit digital technologies becomes a core business skill. It is to be noted: The Council is currently in the process of submitting an ERDF (European Regional Development Funds) application for the funding to enable delivery of this Project. Further information of the Project and Project deliverables is provided in the Tender Pack via www.nepo.org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eb2414-be1a-4b67-8a66-86399e1c5931 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,446,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,446,000 | | 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 | BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COMMERCIAL LIMITED, TRADING AS BE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2017 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eb2414-be1a-4b67-8a66-86399e1c5931 - 8 Jun 2017 at 20:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eb2414-be1a-4b67-8a66-86399e1c5931 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eb2414-be1a-4b67-8a66-86399e1c5931 8th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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