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title: "643 - SME Business Support Workshops"
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# 643 - SME Business Support Workshops

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bea79710-05be-4ca1-9722-01a372c79929

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Centre for Process Innovation Limited looking to deliver SME Business Support Workshops as part of several European Regional Development Fund projects aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in specific technology sectors. The tender, titled "643 - SME Business Support Workshops," falls under the category of specialist training services and is based in the North East of England. The contract period starts on 31st August 2017 and runs until 31st August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 18th August 2017, and a total contract value of £164,175 is allocated to potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training and consultancy services for SMEs. Companies with expertise in sales and marketing, business modelling, social media marketing, or intellectual property management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in delivering the specified workshops can enhance their growth prospects by engaging with this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

CPI is currently running several European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects specifically aimed at supporting SMEs in certain technology areas. As part of the support we provide in these projects we are looking to procure suppliers who are able to deliver SME Business Support workshops. 1. LOT 1 - Sales/Marketing focus 2. LOT 2 - Business Modelling/Value Proposition focus 3. LOT 3 - Social Media Marketing 4. LOT 4 - Managing Intellectual Property Additional information: THE FULL TENDER DOCUMENT IS AVALABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM OUR WEBSITE, WE'D RECOMEND YOU REGISTER YOUR INTERET IN THE TENDER TORECEIVE ANY UPDATES. ANY CLARIFICATIONS OR REQUESTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO E-TENDERING@UK-CPI.COM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f16571-b230-4210-8936-5775284b1c2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2017 - 7 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,175 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,175 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3FG |
| 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 | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DURHAM LANE; LONDON SCHOOL OF DIGITAL MARKETING; MEDIA-SAUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f16571-b230-4210-8936-5775284b1c2c
- 10 Aug 2017 at 16:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ba3e7f-6d4d-41c4-80f1-f6eef77a3ea8
- 27 Jul 2017 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ba3e7f-6d4d-41c4-80f1-f6eef77a3ea8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f16571-b230-4210-8936-5775284b1c2c
  24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ba3e7f-6d4d-41c4-80f1-f6eef77a3ea8
  10th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.uk-cpi.com/tenders/
  Download Tender Document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com

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