Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Durham County Council
Corporate Procurement, County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
UK
Contact person: Guy Aynsley
E-mail: guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.durham.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.nepo.org
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS)
Reference number: DN441458
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS) project will provide a 3-year programme to encourage high-quality start-ups in County Durham, and support them during the critical first 12 months of trading.
This contract is for support in relation to the DABS project and is divided into 4 lots.
The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1.2.2020.
The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31.1.2023.
The Council has submitted an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for 600 000 GBP of funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives of this project.
The Council has received confirmation that the ERDF funding has been approved.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
DABS Pre-start Business Support Programme Delivery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS) project will provide a 3-year programme to encourage high-quality start-ups in County Durham, and support them during the critical first 12 months of trading.
This contract is for support in relation to the DABS project and is divided into the following 4 lots:
Lot 1: DABS pre-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 2: DABS new-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 3: DABS digital portal, content and website;
Lot 4: DABS events and marketing.
Tenderers may submit a tender for one lot, multiple lots or all lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately.
The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1.2.2020.
The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31.1.2023.
Funding
The Council has submitted an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for 600 000 GBP of funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives of this project.
The Council has received confirmation that the ERDF funding has been approved.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed contract manager and delivery team
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Equal opportunities and sustainable development
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract delivery plan, overview of personnel responsibilities and cost plan
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Please download documents from www.nepo.org
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
DABS New-start Business Support Programme Delivery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS) project will provide a 3-year programme to encourage high-quality start-ups in County Durham, and support them during the critical first 12 months of trading.
This contract is for support in relation to the DABS project and is divided into the following 4 lots:
Lot 1: DABS pre-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 2: DABS new-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 3: DABS digital portal, content and website;
Lot 4: DABS events and marketing.
Tenderers may submit a tender for one lot, multiple lots or all lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately.
The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1.2.2020.
The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31.1.2023.
Funding
The Council has submitted an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for 600 000 GBP of funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives of this Project.
The Council has received confirmation that the ERDF funding has been approved.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed contract manager and delivery team
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Equal opportunities and sustainable development
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract delivery plan, overview of personnel responsibilities and cost plan
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Please download documents from www.nepo.org
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
DABS Digital Portal, Content and Website
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS) project will provide a 3-year programme to encourage high-quality start-ups in County Durham, and support them during the critical first 12 months of trading.
This contract is for support in relation to the DABS project and is divided into the following 4 lots:
Lot 1: DABS pre-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 2: DABS new-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 3: DABS digital portal, content and website;
Lot 4: DABS events and marketing.
Tenderers may submit a tender for one lot, multiple lots or all lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately.
The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1.2.2020.
The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31.1.2023.
Funding
The Council has submitted an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for 600 000 GBP of funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives of this project.
The Council has received confirmation that the ERDF funding has been approved.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed contract manager and delivery team
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Equal opportunities and sustainable development
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract delivery plan, overview of personnel responsibilities and cost plan
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Please download documents from www.nepo.org
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
DABS Events and Marketing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Durham Ambitious Business Starts (DABS) project will provide a 3-year programme to encourage high-quality start-ups in County Durham, and support them during the critical first 12 months of trading.
This contract is for support in relation to the DABS project and is divided into the following 4 lots:
Lot 1: DABS pre-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 2: DABS new-start business support programme delivery;
Lot 3: DABS digital portal, content and website;
Lot 4: DABS events and marketing.
Tenderers may submit a tender for one lot, multiple lots or all lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately.
The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1.2.2020.
The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31.1.2023.
Funding
The Council has submitted an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) application for 600 000 GBP of funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives of this project.
The Council has received confirmation that the ERDF funding has been approved.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed contract manager and delivery team
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Equal opportunities and sustainable development
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Contract delivery plan, overview of personnel responsibilities and cost plan
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Please download documents from www.nepo.org
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 200-486553
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: DN441458
Title: DABS Pre-Start Business Support Programme Delivery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TEDCO Business Support Ltd
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North East Business and Innovation Centre Ltd
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Durham Business Service Ltd
Durham
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enterprise Made Simple Ltd
Middlesbrough
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Project North East
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Durham Enterprise Agency Ltd
Bishop Auckland
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 195 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: DN441458
Title: DABS New-start Business Support Programme Delivery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TEDCO Business Support Ltd
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North East Business and Innovation Centre Ltd
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Durham Business Service Ltd
Durham
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enterprise Made Simple Ltd
Middlesbrough
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Project North East
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Durham Enterprise Agency Ltd
Bishop Auckland
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: DABS Digital Portal, Content and Website
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Candle Learning Ltd
Halifax
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 37 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: DABS Events and Marketing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UMi Commercial Ltd
Seaham
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 127 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org. The reference number is DN441458. Please note the documents must be downloaded from the NEPO Portal system before the dates and times specified, they cannot be issued via email. Any questions must be raised via the NEPO portal system for a response.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
E-mail: tcc.issue@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.judiciary.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contracting authority incorporated a standstill period at the point information of the award of the contract was communicated to bidders. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period which was for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for the unsuccessful bidder to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Regulations 2015 provide the aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court(England,Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/02/2020