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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Pitching for Investment Programme"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Pitching for Investment Programme

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec81c7c6-8bca-404d-a35f-767e82d2eaef

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## Summary

The public procurement process is initiated by Teesside University, seeking to deliver the 'Pitching for Investment Programme' under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tender falls within the business and management consultancy services category, focusing on supporting the Grow Tees Valley project for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Tees Valley region, UK. The procurement period has concluded, with the tender being awarded on 16 March 2021, and the contract is set to run from 17 March 2021 until 31 March 2023. The contract has a total value of £109,783 and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in business consultancy and mentoring services. Firms experienced in delivering mentoring programmes and supporting SMEs in investment readiness would find this tender especially relevant. Additionally, small and medium enterprises with expertise in event planning and related services could also benefit significantly from this contract, as three separate programmes are to be delivered during the contract period.

## Notice

This is ERDF funded. We require a business organisation with the relevant skills, expertise and experience to support the Grow Tees Valley project through the delivery of a Pitching' for Investment - Mentoring Programme. Three programmes are required to be delivered between April 2021 and 31st March 2023 for Tees Valley SMEs seeking investment to delivery strategic growth of their business. 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/321a640c-f354-46d3-b7ea-3a67f4a4db87 |
| 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 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,783 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,783 |
| 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 | SME CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE |

## 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/321a640c-f354-46d3-b7ea-3a67f4a4db87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a640c-f354-46d3-b7ea-3a67f4a4db87
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=579153612
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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