--- title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Grow Tees Valley Annual Conference and Event Planning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c62208cf-b558-47f2-90fc-25d70e427520" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c62208cf-b558-47f2-90fc-25d70e427520" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c62208cf-b558-47f2-90fc-25d70e427520.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c62208cf-b558-47f2-90fc-25d70e427520.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-02-08" --- # GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Grow Tees Valley Annual Conference and Event Planning Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c62208cf-b558-47f2-90fc-25d70e427520 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c62208cf-b558-47f2-90fc-25d70e427520) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c62208cf-b558-47f2-90fc-25d70e427520.json) ## Summary Teesside University is inviting tenders for the "ERDF - Grow Tees Valley Annual Conference and Event Planning" project, focusing on business and management consultancy services in the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 1st March 2021. The total contract value is £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The contract period will commence on 8th March 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2023. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, offering an opportunity for a wide range of suppliers. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses experienced in event planning and business development consultancy. By facilitating two major conferences and several smaller thematic events, successful bidders will engage with local businesses, investors, and business development experts, fostering collaborations and inspiring growth. Companies looking to enhance their community presence and support business efficiency will be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice This is ERDF funded. We seek an organisation to supply services to support the Grow Tees Valley project deliver an 'Annual One-Day Conference & Event Programme dedicated to exploring best practice, building collaboration between SMEs, improving productivity and accessing support for growth. The main event will bring together local businesses, investors, and business development experts to inspire business efficiency, the development of solutions to growth barriers, and facilitate new collaborations. The scope of work will require two major conference events, one in Q3 2021 and one in Q4 2022. We will also require up to three smaller, more focused events to support thematic areas of the programme to drive engagement for the services. These smaller events will form part of the delivery target outputs along with the main events. 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/005ec653-43cd-433c-bbf2-249de541046c | | 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 | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79952000 - Event services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005ec653-43cd-433c-bbf2-249de541046c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005ec653-43cd-433c-bbf2-249de541046c 8th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF---Grow-Tees-Valley-Annual-Conference-and-Event-Planning/8S3J7D7EN4 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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