Award

SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2021 at 15:50

Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 09:41

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 09:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking providers for the "SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications" contract, targeting the business services industry, specifically in the realms of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This open procurement process, initiated through a request for quotations (RFQ), has a total value of £16,000 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 29 January 2021, with the contract expected to run from 15 February 2021 to 14 February 2022. The awarding decision was published on 4 March 2021, with the successful supplier being Narrative Integrated Communications.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for smaller enterprises, particularly SMEs, to engage in public sector work focused on enhancing PR and communication strategies. Businesses with expertise in marketing, branding, and communications are well-positioned to leverage this contract, especially those that can align with the objectives of the SeaScapes Partnership Scheme. The funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund further underscores the potential for impactful collaboration in this project, making it an attractive venture for capable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications

Notice Description

This RFQ is for SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications. The primary objective of the contract is to deliver the PR & Communication associated with the SeaScapes Partnership Scheme during 2021, including developing key messaging for use by the partnership and refreshing its brand guidance. The Council has confirmed NLHF (National Lottery Heritage Fund) funding to enable delivery of this Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81988726-c85d-4686-9baa-98e03bac940b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9eb3601-5f73-4498-9ea5-4ceba00c6988
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NARRATIVE INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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