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# T17/3582 Contract for Creative Fuse:Digital Literature

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1e8ec79-b2aa-44aa-be98-587d2ff5bf4f

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria has awarded a contract titled "T17/3582 Contract for Creative Fuse: Digital Literature," aimed at developing a professional digital programme for writers in North East England. This procurement, categorised as services under the CPV code for business services, was concluded with a total contract value of £25,000. The open tender procedure initiated by the university sought to engage suppliers to provide tailored support to writers, especially sole traders and SMEs, with the contract period running from 30th October 2017 to 30th June 2018. Expressions of interest for the tender closed on 19th September 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the creative and digital sectors to engage in skill development and digital marketing strategies aimed at supporting regional writers. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital literacy and marketing would be well-placed to compete and provide valuable insights and resources. The programme includes various activities such as seminars, mentoring, and the development of digital content, which can help enhance business capabilities while fostering regional talent in the literature sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking a supplier to work alongside Northumbria's Creative FUSE team and take the lead on designing and delivering a professional digital development programme for writers in the North East of England. Focusing specifically on the needs of writers in the region (sole traders / freelancers / SMEs), the development programme will: * equip writers with the practical skills and broader competencies that will enable them to create and build their own brand digitally; * equip writers with the knowledge that they need to develop, market and sell their work through digital platforms and with digital partners; * develop a resource bank of advice and guidance that keeps pace with development in digital technologies. In order to deliver these aims, the supplier will engage with industry and business by incorporating professional expertise into the design and/or delivery of the support where relevant, and developing resources and case studies in collaboration with businesses to ensure that the resources keep pace with developments in digital technologies. The professional digital development programme will support writers across the region through a range of activities, including a seminar series, a resource bank, a library of case studies, mentoring support, and tailored advice and guidance. The programme will deliver sustained support assists (c. 12 hours face-to-face contact) to writers. Focusing specifically on the needs of writers in the region, the professional digital development programme will cover aspects including (but not limited to): understanding the industry; audience development; understanding technology within the specific context of writing; developing practical skills with digital technologies. While the programme content will be agreed with the successful supplier, it is likely to cover (but not be limited to): vlogs, blogs, podcasts, audio books, crowd funding, developing websites, and popular systems such as Wordpress.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de416b9-d41d-4029-9ad8-3e57653f2552 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE2 1XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW WRITING NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2017 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de416b9-d41d-4029-9ad8-3e57653f2552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de416b9-d41d-4029-9ad8-3e57653f2552
  22nd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://northumbriaunitenders.org
  Expressions of interest will remain open for the duration of the ITT advert. All tender documents can be accessed via ttp://www.northumbriaunitenders.org

## Notice URLs

- http://northumbriaunitenders.org

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