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VL - OTS Sponsored Podcast Promotion

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 12:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the "VL - OTS Sponsored Podcast Promotion" project, classified under the advertising and marketing services industry. The sponsorship agreement with Audio Always Ltd. involves promoting the 'On the Sofa' podcast, hosted by actors from 'Coronation Street'. The project falls within various locations including Leeds, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with key dates including the tender period end on 19th February 2025 and the contract period beginning on 20th February 2025, ending on 21st February 2025. The total funding for the project from UKSPF budgets is £10,500.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marketing and promotional services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to demonstrate their ability to create impactful media sponsorships. Companies with experience in managing high-profile celebrity endorsements and social media campaigns would find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. The direct award procurement method also simplifies the selection process, providing an efficient pathway for the chosen supplier. The collaboration with a prominent local authority like Leeds City Council can enhance business credibility and visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VL - OTS Sponsored Podcast Promotion

Notice Description

Visit Leeds have arranged a sponsorship agreement with Audio Always Ltd. for a public recording of the 'On the Sofa' podcast. The podcast is hosted by three actors appearing in long-running serial 'Coronation Street'; two of whom were born, or grew up, in the Leeds city region. The company will publish a number of marketing posts, videos, etc. on their social media channels as part of the promotion. They will set aside a number of tickets to the show, (proceeds from sales will go to the production). Funding for the episode and event is PS10,500, from UKSPF budgets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b8fde29-f4b9-476d-9f9b-d648f903a147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72c430f5-4f27-44ea-bfc4-7168396e5e32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIO ALWAYS

Further Information

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