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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Consultants for Accelerator Programme"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF Consultants for Accelerator Programme

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c459f4b6-515f-4b6e-bf65-4f24391caf66

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## Summary

Teesside University is seeking consultants for the "ERDF Consultants for Accelerator Programme" to enhance and support their DigitalCity initiative, which has received £1,217,733 from the England European Regional Development Fund. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 3rd October 2019. The contract will be awarded for a duration starting on 14th October 2019 and lasting until 31st July 2023. This opportunity falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with activities located in Middlesbrough within the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the estimated value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business development consultancy and related services. Companies with expertise in running workshops for tech start-ups and young digital enterprises will find this opportunity particularly appealing, as they can leverage their skills to assist in accelerating the growth of innovative businesses within the region.

## Notice

DigitalCity is receiving PS1,217,733 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. We have a requirement to appoint consultants who share the University's values and have the relevant skills, expertise and experience to enhance and support DigitalCity through the delivery of a range of workshops to tech start-ups and young digital businesses who are looking to accelerate the growth of their business. 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/76a2c365-f60a-43e1-a1fe-4fe5976e164e |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 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) |

## 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

- 12 Sep 2019 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a2c365-f60a-43e1-a1fe-4fe5976e164e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a2c365-f60a-43e1-a1fe-4fe5976e164e
  12th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF-Consultants-for-Accelerator-Programme/68RBG7927R
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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