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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Leading Growth Guest Speaker Booking & Consultancy Service"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Leading Growth Guest Speaker Booking & Consultancy Service

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-badb9922-ecb5-441f-9ff4-280b4ab29742

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## Summary

Teesside University is inviting tenders for the "Leading Growth Guest Speaker Booking & Consultancy Service" to support the Leading Growth project, which is funded by the England European Regional Development Fund. This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in Middlesbrough, North East England. The procurement method is open, and the tender period will close on 24th August 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 17th September 2018 and run until 31st May 2020. The estimated contract value is between £25,000 and £50,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises to engage in motivational and consultancy services. Businesses specialising in speaker booking, event management, or consultancy within the growth and innovation sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, companies can enhance their visibility and network within the Tees Valley, contributing to the local economy's growth through innovation-focused initiatives.

## Notice

The Leading Growth project is receiving up to PS557k of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The need to inspire and motivate our Tees Valley SME's to innovate and grow remains a key priority and local development need. A guest speaker agency is required to facilitate and manage the bookings of motivational and inspirational guest speakers for the programme. It is anticipated that the contract will commence September 2018 and will run until July 2020. During this time, it is anticipated that a between of 6 -12 suitable guest speakers will be required 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/1918cb0f-9381-4dfa-8623-9014a0355943 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2018 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1918cb0f-9381-4dfa-8623-9014a0355943

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1918cb0f-9381-4dfa-8623-9014a0355943
  1st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Leading-Growth-Guest-Speaker-Booking-%26-Consultancy-Service/6JB843MT7Y
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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