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Single Supplier Negotiation for Delivery of Durham Book Festival

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 May 2018 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Durham County Council procuring event services for the Durham Book Festival, an initiative aimed at enhancing the cultural landscape of the region. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, has a contract value of £150,000 and is currently at the award stage, having been awarded to New Writing North. The contract period runs from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2019, with the tender originally closing on 23 November 2017. The services will be delivered in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event management and cultural sectors, particularly those with expertise in running festivals and artistic events. Businesses that specialise in event organisation, logistics, and creative programming would find this opportunity particularly relevant, as it aims to foster a continued partnership with New Writing North, an established player in the arts community.

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Notice Title

Single Supplier Negotiation for Delivery of Durham Book Festival

Notice Description

Durham Book Festival is a key part of Durham County Council's festivals programme; and for the last five years has been produced by New Writing North. This partnership has helped the festival to grow and develop over the period, and as such, we are seeking to extend this relationship for the next period of Arts Council England NPO funding, running from 2018 to 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e38e030-bec3-4570-9f75-8f1b870c00d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/292f8b4a-1997-49f3-a1fe-8d54378bc6f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

NEW WRITING NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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