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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Digital Business Simulator and Test bed"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Digital Business Simulator and Test bed

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f410ce9d-4cfe-443d-a4e4-4de604836744

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Digital Business Simulator and Test Bed project, initiated by Teesside University, falls under the services category within the software package and information systems industry. This contract, valued at £50,861, was awarded on 27th October 2021 and has a contract period commencing from 28th October 2021 until 30th June 2023. The project aims to enhance digitalisation capabilities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the North East region of the United Kingdom, supported by funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs particularly those specialising in software development, digital solutions, and related services, aiming to engage with regional businesses to foster innovation and job creation. Vendors with experience in developing digital business simulators or providing related workshops would be well positioned to compete effectively. The initiative also highlights a collaborative effort towards increasing the absorptive capacity for technology within the local SME community, making this a strategic avenue for growth and partnership.

## Notice

The Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre (IDTC) project is receiving up to PS1,138,255 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. This project is part funded by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The new open access Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre (IDTC) will provide a range of knowledge transfer activities designed to grow absorptive capacity and drive digitalisation into regional SME's. It will provide a collaborative working space and drive awareness of the benefits of industrial digitisation. We are looking for a digital business simulator and test bed. The simulator will be used for demonstration and R&D on the university campus. The simulator will be used for workshops and accessible to Tees Valley SMEs through the project. 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/c76981cb-fafc-415f-9a7c-a18915cc7328 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,861 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,861 |
| 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 3BA |
| 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 | TASCOMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76981cb-fafc-415f-9a7c-a18915cc7328

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76981cb-fafc-415f-9a7c-a18915cc7328
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=638999714
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

## Provenance

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