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title: "Evaluation of 'Durham Sparks' (Community Enterprise Durham) project"
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# Evaluation of 'Durham Sparks' (Community Enterprise Durham) project

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab77d0c9-8068-4376-b544-d4b6f81bbb6a

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Evaluation of 'Durham Sparks' (Community Enterprise Durham) project", with a budget of £30,000. This procurement falls within the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and related services. The tender period is open until 24th November 2017, and the contract is expected to start on 8th January 2018, concluding on 31st August 2020. The procurement method employed for this opportunity is an open procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in evaluation and consulting services, particularly in community projects. Businesses that have experience in delivering longitudinal studies or similar evaluations would be well-suited to participate, enhancing their growth prospects by engaging with Durham County Council's initiatives aimed at community development and enterprise enhancement.

## Notice

Longitudinal evaluation of the three year 'Durham Sparks' (Community Enterprise Durham) project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e3793b-a651-4aba-9800-a9d3070aa7a0 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 Oct 2017 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e3793b-a651-4aba-9800-a9d3070aa7a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e3793b-a651-4aba-9800-a9d3070aa7a0
  31st October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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