--- title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Grow Tees Valley Annual Conference and Event Planning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8720242-6037-46ae-bc99-4ef0921c163a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8720242-6037-46ae-bc99-4ef0921c163a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8720242-6037-46ae-bc99-4ef0921c163a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8720242-6037-46ae-bc99-4ef0921c163a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-03-18" --- # GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Grow Tees Valley Annual Conference and Event Planning Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8720242-6037-46ae-bc99-4ef0921c163a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8720242-6037-46ae-bc99-4ef0921c163a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8720242-6037-46ae-bc99-4ef0921c163a.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the 'ERDF - Grow Tees Valley Annual Conference and Event Planning' has been completed by Teesside University, located in Middlesbrough, UK. The total value of the contract is £110,000, and it falls within the business and management consultancy services industry. The primary procurement stage was the award of the contract which took place on 16th March 2021, following an open procedure tender initiated to support the delivery of two major conference events in the third quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022, as well as several smaller focused events. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the event management and business consultancy sectors. Businesses specialising in event planning, consultancy services, and collaborative enterprise support would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, given that they require experience in managing large-scale conferences and fostering SME collaboration. Additionally, this initiative aims to bolster local business productivity and growth, creating a supportive network for local enterprises through showcased best practices and innovations. ## 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/ca43c7ce-ed6c-4026-9a96-f1b3f8082ac9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £110,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDGE INNOVATION | ## 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 - 18 Mar 2021 at 07:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca43c7ce-ed6c-4026-9a96-f1b3f8082ac9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca43c7ce-ed6c-4026-9a96-f1b3f8082ac9 18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=579159836 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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