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title: "Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities STEM Learning Consultant"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities STEM Learning Consultant

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4dda332-dd26-4f73-9740-12c80fc66cba

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities STEM Learning Consultant" was initiated by Northumberland County Council, located in Morpeth, North East England. The procurement, classified under research and development services, had an estimated value of £41,000 and followed an open procedure. The tender period ended on 20 January 2020, with the contract period commencing the following day and set to conclude on 24 July 2022. The opportunity aimed to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the provision of consultancy services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in educational consultancy, STEM initiatives, and community engagement projects. Businesses with experience in similar contracts and those able to deliver innovative and impactful learning strategies would be well-positioned to compete. As the tender aimed to enhance STEM learning in communities, firms with a strong record in delivering education-related services will find advantageous prospects to expand their operations in this sector.

## Notice

Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities STEM Learning Consultant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ce44e6-012d-4a66-a075-85b426663ee6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2020 - 25 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPPORTUNITY NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2020 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ce44e6-012d-4a66-a075-85b426663ee6
- 23 Apr 2020 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6313840-c24d-4f9f-8d3c-8bb8000b02eb
- 23 Dec 2019 at 05:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9025fb66-1f46-40ef-94c7-4c949ec17eaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ce44e6-012d-4a66-a075-85b426663ee6
  23rd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6313840-c24d-4f9f-8d3c-8bb8000b02eb
  22nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9025fb66-1f46-40ef-94c7-4c949ec17eaa
  23rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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