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title: "Durham SME Digital Engagement Programme (Digital Drive County Durham) Interim and Final Summative Assessment"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Durham SME Digital Engagement Programme (Digital Drive County Durham) Interim and Final Summative Assessment

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-905033a2-083a-44b5-a73e-34c02012c469

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is seeking proposals for the "Durham SME Digital Engagement Programme (Digital Drive County Durham) Interim and Final Summative Assessment". This contract, categorised under 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security' and valued at £25,000, aims to assess the progress of a programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The tender process is currently in the award stage, following its publication on 24th February 2020, with a contract commencement planned for 14th April 2020 and a completion date of 30th June 2023. The deadline for tender submissions was 27th March 2020.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in assessment, consulting, and digital marketing services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar projects and a thorough understanding of ERDF frameworks will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could lead to increased visibility and contract growth within the public sector for SMEs that successfully participate.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is to undertake an interim and final summative assessment for the Durham SME Digital Engagement Programme 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/932b2e18-c32e-48b1-965f-935dfd87149b |
| 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 | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | ADD SPECIALISTS |

## 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

- 18 May 2020 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932b2e18-c32e-48b1-965f-935dfd87149b
- 24 Feb 2020 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f438bcb5-3bd9-4cdf-8735-ba5e36c48280
- 24 Feb 2020 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b0c3c58-de77-41e1-861a-310a5ee11488

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932b2e18-c32e-48b1-965f-935dfd87149b
  17th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f438bcb5-3bd9-4cdf-8735-ba5e36c48280
  24th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b0c3c58-de77-41e1-861a-310a5ee11488
  24th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5c53fc1c-2257-ea11-80ff-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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