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GB-Middlesbrough: DigitalCity Communications Package

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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09 Jan 2023 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Teesside University has awarded a contract to Cool Blue Brand Communications Limited for the "DigitalCity Communications Package" procurement. The contract, worth £43,650 GBP, falls under the services category and aims to communicate the impact and value of DigitalCity through marketing services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on January 6, 2023, and the contract period running from January 9 to June 30, 2023 in Middlesbrough, North East, United Kingdom.

This public procurement opportunity for a marketing agency to provide a communications package offers potential for growth particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations operating in the marketing management consultancy and advertising sectors. Businesses well-suited to compete would need expertise in conveying the impact of projects like DigitalCity and leveraging marketing strategies to create a lasting legacy. Teesside University, as the contracting authority, is keen to work with businesses that can effectively showcase the value of DigitalCity to the community and broader stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: DigitalCity Communications Package

Notice Description

DigitalCity is receiving PS1,927,804 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. DigitalCity wish to appoint a Marketing Agency to provide a communications package that will communicate the impact and value of DigitalCity over the years, providing a suitable legacy for the project. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23d28467-2a07-4f27-acb6-2be49a7c1ad7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6ed6d5-2939-472b-8ffc-fa91197a68b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOL BLUE BRAND COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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