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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Implementation of Growth Strategy for Elizabeth's Embroidery"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Implementation of Growth Strategy for Elizabeth's Embroidery

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad907d4b-b048-443e-b15a-ddf0bbc5b25b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Teesside University, which is seeking to implement a growth strategy for Elizabeth's Embroidery, a company focused on diversifying its offerings to include a new workwear service. The contract, valued at £20,000, falls under the business development consultancy services category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award officially made on 7 December 2021, and the contract commencing on 8 December 2021, set to run until 31 March 2022. This project utilised an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business and management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in advising on business development and market penetration strategies. Businesses that have the capability to assist in diversifying service portfolios and enhancing B2B sales will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially given the emphasis on supporting local economic operators by Teesside University.

## Notice

Elizabeth's Embroidery has historically focused on the schoolwear markets, which is notoriously seasonal. The company wish to diversify their business and develop a growth plan to create and implement a new workwear service to their clothing portfolio and increase B2B sales. This project will focus on the development and implementation of a business plan to support the commercial exploitation of this new service and identify mechanisms for regional and national penetration 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/94d9c99a-7572-46ae-a298-784ac64872b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELIVERING DIFFERENTLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d9c99a-7572-46ae-a298-784ac64872b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d9c99a-7572-46ae-a298-784ac64872b4
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=649069171
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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