Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9b-0230-7338-a027-c95c48700e01/evaluation-tender-digital-pathfinders closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Evaluation Tender: Digital Pathfinders [North East of England Business and Innovation Centre Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-east-of-england-business-and-innovation-centre-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 25 Nov 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender You are invited to submit a proposal to undertake an evaluation of the North of Tyne Digital Adoption Programme (known as "Digital Pathfinders"). The successful organisation or consultant (the 'evaluator') will work with Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley (NETV) to achieve the outcomes requested in this specification. The overall aim of the evaluation is to assess the progress and impact of Digital Pathfinders and make recommendations for the development of support delivery. The programme of evaluation will take place in two stages, a formative assessment and summative assessment. There are several key areas that must be considered throughout the evaluation process to continuously improve and enhance the service delivery to customers. The timescale for this work is ongoing between December 2022 and March 2024. ### Background Digital Pathfinders helps SMEs, charities and social enterprises across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside become more successful and resilient by adopting digital technology. Digital Pathfinders helps organisations mitigate the risk of adopting new technologies, equipping them with the understanding of potential investment required for relevant digital solutions. Digital Pathfinders is delivered in partnership with Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley, Generator and VONNE. The £2million programme is part-funded by Digital Catapult and North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), as part of the North of Tyne Digital Growth and Innovation Programme. For more information and how to apply, please visit [sunderlandsoftwarecity.com](https://www.sunderlandsoftwarecity.com/tender/evaluation-tender-digital-pathfinders/) Read full description ## CPV classification Test and evaluation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9497432d-2551-424b-bac7-faa2386bf1b1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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