--- title: "T17/3582 Contract for Creative Fuse:Digital Literature" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae87e4c4-4782-4206-898d-88718846f92c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae87e4c4-4782-4206-898d-88718846f92c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae87e4c4-4782-4206-898d-88718846f92c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae87e4c4-4782-4206-898d-88718846f92c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA" published: "2017-09-05" --- # T17/3582 Contract for Creative Fuse:Digital Literature Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae87e4c4-4782-4206-898d-88718846f92c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae87e4c4-4782-4206-898d-88718846f92c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae87e4c4-4782-4206-898d-88718846f92c.json) ## Summary The University of Northumbria is currently seeking a supplier to develop and deliver a professional digital development programme aimed at supporting writers in the North East of England. The contract, titled "T17/3582 Contract for Creative Fuse:Digital Literature," falls under the business services industry category. The procurement process is open for tenders until 19 September 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 2 October 2017 and concluding on 30 June 2018. The estimated value of this contract is £25,000, and it is classified under the open procurement method, allowing for a competitive bidding process where suppliers can submit proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the fields of marketing, consulting, and digital services, specifically those well-versed in supporting freelancers and small enterprises. Companies that can offer expertise in brand development, digital marketing strategies, and technological integration would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engagement with local writers through seminars, mentoring, and tailored resources will also allow successful suppliers to establish a strong presence in the regional creative sector. ## Notice The University is seeking a supplier to work alongside Northumbria's Creative FUSE team and take the lead on designing and delivering a professional digital development programme for writers in the North East of England. Focusing specifically on the needs of writers in the region (sole traders / freelancers / SMEs), the development programme will: * equip writers with the practical skills and broader competencies that will enable them to create and build their own brand digitally; * equip writers with the knowledge that they need to develop, market and sell their work through digital platforms and with digital partners; * develop a resource bank of advice and guidance that keeps pace with development in digital technologies. In order to deliver these aims, the supplier will engage with industry and business by incorporating professional expertise into the design and/or delivery of the support where relevant, and developing resources and case studies in collaboration with businesses to ensure that the resources keep pace with developments in digital technologies. The professional digital development programme will support writers across the region through a range of activities, including a seminar series, a resource bank, a library of case studies, mentoring support, and tailored advice and guidance. The programme will deliver sustained support assists (c. 12 hours face-to-face contact) to writers. Focusing specifically on the needs of writers in the region, the professional digital development programme will cover aspects including (but not limited to): understanding the industry; audience development; understanding technology within the specific context of writing; developing practical skills with digital technologies. While the programme content will be agreed with the successful supplier, it is likely to cover (but not be limited to): vlogs, blogs, podcasts, audio books, crowd funding, developing websites, and popular systems such as Wordpress. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872a6e84-45eb-4041-a824-fbf70e569dff | | 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 | 5 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE2 1XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | 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 - 5 Sep 2017 at 12:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872a6e84-45eb-4041-a824-fbf70e569dff - 22 Aug 2017 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872a6e84-45eb-4041-a824-fbf70e569dff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872a6e84-45eb-4041-a824-fbf70e569dff 5th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://northumbriaunitenders.org Expressions of interest will remain open for the duration of the ITT advert. 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