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title: "Innovation and Business Growth Research Programme - Business Growth Models and Review of Support"
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# Innovation and Business Growth Research Programme - Business Growth Models and Review of Support

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e44f4bba-7aaa-43ff-8ee2-81af7022e316

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council, representing the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELEP), has successfully awarded a contract for the "Innovation and Business Growth Research Programme - Business Growth Models and Review of Support". The procurement process, classified under research and development services, utilised an open procurement method and concluded on 21st March 2019. The contract period runs from 27th April 2019 to 31st August 2019. The project is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom, highlighting its regional importance. The total contract value is set at £35,000.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business development, economic research, and strategic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in developing business models and providing support reviews would be particularly well-suited to engage with this initiative. Given the emphasis on innovation and business growth, participants can network and potentially expand their reach within the North East market, aligning their services with public sector needs.

## Notice

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) is the accountable body for the North East Local enterprise Partnership (North East LEP). Sunderland City Council on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) / NECA is seeking to appoint a consultant for Innovation and Business Growth Research Programme - Business Growth Models and Review of Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b99d49d-efcf-474c-9c59-932a7f05ee66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADD SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b99d49d-efcf-474c-9c59-932a7f05ee66
- 7 Mar 2019 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8bba324-1189-4d4d-b54a-e02b0363483d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b99d49d-efcf-474c-9c59-932a7f05ee66
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8bba324-1189-4d4d-b54a-e02b0363483d
  7th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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