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PB2021-00384 DARLINGTON RAIL HERITAGE QUARTER BRANDING STRATEGY

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2021 at 13:40

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29 Jul 2021 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Darlington Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "PB2021-00384 Darlington Rail Heritage Quarter Branding Strategy," a project aimed at creating a major new visitor destination and museum at the North Road Station site, anticipated to open in 2024. This procurement is classified under market and economic research services and follows an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 2nd September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 18th September 2021 and will run until 14th January 2022. The total budget for this initiative is £60,000, and businesses should submit their proposals before the specified deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for agencies specializing in branding, marketing research, and consultancy, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate creative and strategic capabilities. The successful agency will collaborate closely with Darlington Borough Council to develop a brand strategy that aligns with the broader objectives of establishing a key cultural landmark, thus fostering potential long-term partnerships and visibility in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2021-00384 DARLINGTON RAIL HERITAGE QUARTER BRANDING STRATEGY

Notice Description

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) and partners are in the process of creating a major new visitor destination and museum around the existing North Road Station site (where Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum is currently situated), opening in 2024. DBC now wishes to secure the expertise of an agency to support the development of a brand strategy to achieve this vision. The agency will, using primary and secondary market research and consultation, prepare a plan for the systematic development of the brand in line with the business objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1aacd6-e076-480a-b34b-648faac50818
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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