Award

Contract with Newsquest to run various Campaigns over a 12 month period.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Sep 2019 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council initiated a direct procurement process for an advertising campaign service titled "Contract with Newsquest to run various Campaigns over a 12 month period." The contract, valued at £120,000, is classified under the CPV code 79341400, which pertains to advertising campaign services. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract period commencing on 12th August 2019 and concluding on 11th August 2020. The geographical delivery area includes the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 10th August 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those capable of executing extensive campaigns. Businesses that specialise in digital advertising, content creation, and strategic marketing initiatives would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities. Engaging with reputable suppliers like Local iQ (Newsquest), the awarded contractor, could enhance visibility and access to a broader audience, contributing to business growth within the often competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Title

Contract with Newsquest to run various Campaigns over a 12 month period.

Notice Description

Campaigns include My Future is Durham, Celebrating Durham, Powered by People and any other campaigns and activity which would benefit from access to Newsquest's audience. Newsquest is the best option in terms of geographical coverage for the County (exception East) covering Northern Echo, The Advertiser series and The Darlington and Stockton Times newspapers, you can book space for these papers and their digital platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbe40b79-92ce-4cce-bcd8-a6056bd79c72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526ce865-0c9a-4c6f-bd1d-c13f6fedcaac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2020 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
Aidan Keith
Contact Email
aidan.keith@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000

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

LOCAL IQ (NEWSQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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