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Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship

Department for Science, Innovation & TechnologycontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-04fd24Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

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Awarded value

£800k

Awarded 07 Jun 2025

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

08 Jul 2025

Description

This programme will focus on supporting digital and tech companies outside of London and is intended to complement existing efforts across the department to drive regional economic growth. Funding is for one year only as the department develops its longer-term approach through the Industrial Strategy and 2025 Spending Review.

Scope

Reference
PRJ_5268
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
08 Jun 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
CPV classifications
73000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityas detailed in ITTquality—

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£800k

Award date

07 Jun 2025

Contract start

22 Jul 2025

Contract end

31 Mar 2026

Awarded to
NE
North East Business and Innovation Centre