Award

SeaScapes Partnership - Reading the Rocks Virtual Field Trips

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2023 at 09:20

Award Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 10:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded the contract for the "SeaScapes Partnership - Reading the Rocks Virtual Field Trips" project to FusionGFX Ltd. The contract value is £16,618.50 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 3, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. This procurement falls under the services category and was initiated through an open procedure. The tender period ended on February 6, 2023, and the contract was awarded on March 7, 2023.

This project presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business services sector, such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, to engage with Durham County Council. Businesses based in the North East region of the United Kingdom should consider participating in future procurement processes related to the SeaScapes Partnership scheme. Understanding the requirements and delivering quality interactive field trips can help SMEs expand their business through successful collaborations with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SeaScapes Partnership - Reading the Rocks Virtual Field Trips

Notice Description

The primary objective of the contract is to deliver three 3D virtual interactive field trips associated with the Reading the Rocks project within the SeaScapes Partnership scheme. The Council has confirmed NLHF (National Lottery Heritage Fund) funding to enable delivery of this Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d54ba69-3cb3-43da-a001-a90ed537c69d
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,618 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FUSIONGFX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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