TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework
Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)] (the 'Contracting Authority') is looking to procure a framework comprising 7 single suppliers lots for the provision business support services via competitive flexible procedure. The detail on the stages can be found in the Part 1 ITT Document. The various lots will be: Lot 1 - Foundational Economy Lot 2 - Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies Lot 3 - Digital and Tech Lot 4 - Creative and Cultural Industries Lot 5 - Games Lot 6 - Female Founders Lot 7 - Experts and Mentors. The expected contract term will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Pre-Tender Market Engagement has been conducted and further detail relating to this can be found within the tender pack. The (read more...)
Summary: Tees Valley Combined Authority is buying business support services for organisations and entrepreneurs across the Tees Valley. The framework is divided into seven specialist areas: support for the wider local economy; advanced manufacturing and industrial technologies; digital and technology businesses; creative and cultural industries; games; women founders; and access to specialist experts and mentors. Support ranges from starting and growing businesses to improving resilience and productivity, developing and commercialising products or intellectual property, reaching markets and investment, and tackling barriers to growth. The work is delivered in the Tees Valley. Each area is intended to provide focused support to the relevant businesses, organisations or founders; the experts and mentors area provides flexible access to experienced practitioners, coaches, consultants and technical specialists.