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title: "Durham Start-Ups Portal"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Durham Start-Ups Portal

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8871a76-5ab4-4459-b65c-54a10b41437a

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Durham Start-Ups Portal" to Candle Learning Limited under the UKSPF Enterprising Durham programme, aimed at providing digital resources for business start-ups in County Durham. This procurement, categorised under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), followed a Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication. The contract, valued at £100,000, will span from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029, with the tender process concluding on 30th March 2024. Both SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate in this procurement, which has now reached the award stage.

This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in software development and digital information systems, especially SMEs, as it focuses on establishing an online portal for start-ups. Businesses with expertise in creating comprehensive digital support solutions will find this project well-aligned with their services. With a long-term contract period and a dedicated market in County Durham, this award can provide sustained business growth and sectoral recognition for the winning firm, Candle Learning Limited.

## Notice

Business Durham aims to commission Durham Start-Ups Portal under UKSPF Enterprising Durham to provide an online resource for business start-ups at all stages in County Durham. The online provision of digital information-based support for start-ups through the Durham Start-ups Portal is a key element within the Enterprising Durham Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ecb0b78-ea90-4281-a9fe-06cf18574c56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| 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 | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANDLE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ecb0b78-ea90-4281-a9fe-06cf18574c56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ecb0b78-ea90-4281-a9fe-06cf18574c56
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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