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title: "R063 - Captain Cook Digital Interactives"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05911f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-01"
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# R063 - Captain Cook Digital Interactives

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05911f

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "R063 - Captain Cook Digital Interactives," driven by Middlesbrough Council, is set within the services category, specifically focusing on digital and IT-related services. Situated in Middlesbrough, UKC12 region, the contract centres around developing interactive digital installations at the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. With the backing of Arts Council England's Museum Renewal Fund expected in September 2025, the procurement stage has been marked as complete. The procedure utilised a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Teesside University, a large-scale supplier, with essential dates including a contract start on 1st November 2025 and conclusion by 31st January 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and the creation of digital experiences. Companies similar to Teesside University, known for their technological expertise and capacity to deliver sophisticated digital solutions, stand well-positioned to engage in such projects. The focus on enhancing visitor experiences through cutting-edge technology aligns with the growing market demand for interactive and digital content providers, making it a lucrative avenue for market entrants dedicated to the cultural and educational sectors.

## Notice

Through funding due to be received in September 2025, from Arts Council England Museum Renewal Fund we have received funding to develop the business/offer at Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. This commission will allow us to continue to work with Teesside University to develop, design and install digital interactives that will elevate the visitor experience, improve visitor satisfaction in hope to increase return visitors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052731-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052731-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052731-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tees.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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