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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Business Support Services for Design for Growth Programme"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Business Support Services for Design for Growth Programme

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c1e6010-ee27-4413-a640-e71ba0ff10c8

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## Summary

The Teesside University has published a tender titled "ERDF - Business Support Services for Design for Growth Programme". This tender falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services located in Middlesbrough, North East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender closing date of August 25, 2022. The contracting authority seeks a business organisation to support the Grow Tees Valley project by assisting Tees Valley SMEs in achieving strategic growth aspirations, with the programme expected to be completed by March 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to offer business support services. Suitable businesses should possess the skills and experience needed to aid SMEs in strategic growth. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in supporting companies with growth aspirations and developing new products or services would align well with the requirements of this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a fair chance for various SMEs to compete for this lucrative opportunity.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 August 2022 for the following reason: Given the confusion over the number of SME's we've extended the closing date by 1 week.(This is ERDF funded. We require a business organisation with the relevant skills, expertise and experience to support the Grow Tees Valley project through the delivery of a support programme which will support Tees Valley SMEs with strategic growth aspirations. It is anticipated that the programme will be delivered to a cohort of 10 SMEs with aspirations to develop new and improved products and/or services. The delivery start date is negotiable but the programme must be completed no later than 31 March 2023.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13051b2-92f6-4aad-9a3a-96d48a8c5a24 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13051b2-92f6-4aad-9a3a-96d48a8c5a24
- 11 Aug 2022 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13051b2-92f6-4aad-9a3a-96d48a8c5a24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13051b2-92f6-4aad-9a3a-96d48a8c5a24
  24th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF---Business-Support-Services-for-Design-for-Growth-Programme/58YJS7DD36
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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