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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Tees Valley Digital Trade Research Project"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Tees Valley Digital Trade Research Project

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b227ea25-e4d6-4e33-8e6c-89dda50cc792

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## Summary

The Teesside University has awarded a contract for the ERDF Tees Valley Digital Trade Research Project to Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative Ltd. The project aims to accelerate the digitalisation of UK trade and implement open systems based on common international standards in the North East, United Kingdom. The contract value is £21,360, and the contract period runs from January 27, 2023, to June 30, 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs to contribute to the research project.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research consultancy services industry to engage with the Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation's mission. The procurement method used is an open procedure, highlighting a transparent and competitive process. Teesside University and DigitalCity seek consultants to deliver the research project, focusing on creating a digital trade system that is paperless, sustainable, and secure. The project is aligned with the European Regional Development Fund's objective to support economic growth and innovation in the UK.

## Notice

DigitalCity is receiving PS1,927,804 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation (C4DTI) is an ICC United Kingdom-led, global initiative based in the Tees Valley. C4DTI is a public, private partnership led by industry and supported by government. Its core mission is to accelerate the digitalisation of UK trade, the implementation of open systems based on common international standards and a digital trade system that is paperless, sustainable and secure. https://iccwbo.uk/pages/centre-for-digital-trade-innovation As one of the founding partners Teesside University and DigitalCity want to ensure that the pilots and test beds developed by the Centre have the needs of the local SME community at their core. We therefore need to commission consultants to deliver a research project. 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/f027ea9d-e4df-43a2-8207-f174d5368a8d |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,360 |
| 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 3BA |
| 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 | SMALL FIRMS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f027ea9d-e4df-43a2-8207-f174d5368a8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f027ea9d-e4df-43a2-8207-f174d5368a8d
  30th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=755203596
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://iccwbo.uk/pages/centre-for-digital-trade-innovation

## Provenance

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