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CALL NOW OPEN under the ‘Communities and Place Investment Priority’ – Digital Inclusion Feasibility Study
About the Call
The Communities and Place priority area includes an opportunity to explore ways to increase digital inclusion across Tees Valley, with £500,000 dedicated to funding a Digital Inclusion Feasibility Study in 2023/24.
The Covid pandemic demonstrated the vital role of digital technologies. Many activities related to work, education, leisure, and access to public services, moved from the physical to the virtual world and are expected to remain. The need for reliable, affordable internet connectivity, appropriate digital equipment, and digital skills to use this equipment surfaced rapidly.
USKPF will be used to fund a Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Feasibility Study. This feasibility study will be an assessment of the practicality and viability of a project to reduce digital exclusion within Tees Valley and would be expected to include a practical pilot. Match funding is encouraged to increase value for money and reach of the pilot scheme.
Full details can be accessed via the Open Call document here
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Indicative Timeline
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Call Opens
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2nd March 2023
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Call Closes
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31st March 2023
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TVCA assessment of bids
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14th April 2023
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Recommendations to Local Partnership Group
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17th April 2023
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TVCA funding decision (in accordance with TVCA Assurance Framework)
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21st April 2023
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Applicants notified
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24th April 2023
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Project financial completion
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31st March 2024
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What type of bids are we looking for?
Projects must deliver activity that is in line with the Tees Valley UKSPF Investment Plan and align with the Communities and Place – E14: Digital Inclusion Feasibility investment priority.
We are seeking to contract with one lead organisation for the full value of the call (£500k). Consortium bids are encouraged in order to address the complex nature of the Digital Inclusion challenge. Consortium members should be named within the application and the lead organisation clearly identified.
Bids that deliver across priority areas identified in the Tees Valley UKSPF Investment Plan are encouraged.
All projects must be financially complete by 31st March 2024
Due to the nature of the call we do not intend to hold any information events however if you have any questions please send them to UKSPFenquiries@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
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