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title: "P2019/2148/EG - Innovation Central - Operator Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aed6"
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# P2019/2148/EG - Innovation Central - Operator Services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aed6

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "P2019/2148/EG - Innovation Central – Operator Services" tender, aimed at providing business services in the law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. This initiative is part of a collaboration with the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) and focuses on developing Innovation Central at Central Park off Yarm Road in Darlington. The tender period is open until 14th June 2021, with bids being accepted through electronic submission. The project will support local SMEs by providing high-quality accommodation and business support over a contract period of 20 years, thereby fostering innovation and growth in the area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those with expertise in consultancy, marketing, and supportive operational services for SMEs. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or operational support tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises would be well-suited to compete. The project not only aims to meet the current demand for high-quality business spaces but also seeks to stimulate economic growth by equipping local SMEs with the tools and services they need to thrive in their crucial early stages.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) is working in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) to develop Innovation Central at Central Park off Yarm Road, Darlington. The project focuses on the creation of space for both existing and new SME's which will be provided with high quality accommodation and provided with access to support to help make it through the "make or break" first months and years as well as to support growth. The project will provide suitable, affordable high-quality accommodation which is not available in the area to support SME business to exploit innovations and markets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) is working in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) to develop Innovation Central at Central Park off Yarm Road, Darlington. The project focuses on the creation of space for both existing and new SME's which will be provided with high quality accommodation and provided with access to support to help make it through the "make or break" first months and years as well as to support growth. The project will provide suitable, affordable high-quality accommodation which is not available in the area to support SME business to exploit innovations and markets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010085-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC13 Darlington |

## 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

- 10 May 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010085-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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