Scope
Reference
PRJ_5268
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.
Contract 1. Regional Tech Booster
Supplier
Contract value
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 8 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 21 tenders received
- 21 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 20 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
North East Business and Innovation Centre
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBB-8922-DLNQ
Enterprise Park East Sunderland
Sunderland
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Regional Tech Booster
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government