Durham County Council Awarded Contract to BE Group for SME Digital Engagement Project
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDurham County Council Awarded Contract to BE Group for SME Digital Engagement Project
Awarded 24 Sep 2017
Awarded24 Sep 2017
Value£1,446,000.00
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 6y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 24 Sept 2017Expired 23 Sept 2020
About
Durham County Council awarded a contract to Business and Enterprise Commercial Limited, trading as BE Group, for the design and delivery of a three-year programme to engage SMEs in County Durham in using digital technology to improve business performance and competitiveness.
The project aims to engage and energise businesses to adopt digital technologies, remove practical and financial barriers, and embed a culture where exploiting digital technologies becomes a core business skill.
The contract value is AUD 1,446,000.
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Durham County Council Awarded Contract to BE Group for SME Digital Engagement Project
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