Development of Durham Start-Ups Portal for Business Durham
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Durham Start-Ups Portal for Business Durham
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£100,000.00
SupplierCandle Learning Limited
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 2y 5mo5y term, 52% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2029
About
Durham County Council awarded a contract to Candle Learning Limited for the development of the Durham Start-Ups Portal under the UKSPF Enterprising Durham initiative.
The portal provides an online resource for business start-ups at all stages in County Durham, delivering digital information-based support as a key element of the Enterprising Durham Framework.
The contract value is AUD 100,000.
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