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title: "North East COVID-19 Challenge Programme Support"
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# North East COVID-19 Challenge Programme Support

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-969b8de0-0593-497c-9d7c-e478f9a657fa

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## Summary

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) has completed the procurement process for the "North East COVID-19 Challenge Programme Support" contract, which was awarded to North East BIC. This initiative falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and was conducted under the other procurement method. The tender was first published on 1st September 2020, with the tender period ending on 18th September 2020. The contract will run from 1st October 2020 until 30th April 2021, with a total value of £89,850.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms, especially SMEs and voluntary and community sector organisations, that are capable of providing innovative solutions and adaptive strategies to aid businesses coping with the challenges posed by COVID-19. Engaging in this contract could allow businesses to not only contribute to the local economy but also to expand their expertise in crisis management and consultancy services within a dynamically evolving market.

## Notice

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) is establishing a COVID-19 Challenge Programme which will provide rapid support for businesses to respond to emerging challenges and adapt to new and innovative ways of working. The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) is seeking to appoint a contractor who can provide external consultancy support for this programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b482724d-ea77-4acc-81ef-70478e3cf2bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,850 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH EAST BIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b482724d-ea77-4acc-81ef-70478e3cf2bf
- 1 Sep 2020 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdeadf13-77ef-4f4c-bca4-04a561f2ace8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b482724d-ea77-4acc-81ef-70478e3cf2bf
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdeadf13-77ef-4f4c-bca4-04a561f2ace8
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Tender documents can be accessed via https://procontract.due-north.com - reference DN491838

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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