Award

Business Durham - Public Relations

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2019 at 10:03

Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2019 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2019 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the awarding of a contract for Public Relations services by Business Durham, which operates on behalf of Durham County Council, an economic development organisation in County Durham, England. The contract, valued at £130,000, is classified under "Business services" and is divided into two Lots: Regional and National Public Relations. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract awarded on 28 June 2019 and effective from 1 July 2019, lasting until 30 June 2021, with a potential 12-month extension. The deadline for tenders was 26 April 2019.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand into public relations, particularly those with expertise in regional and national marketing strategies. By participating in this high-value contract, businesses can not only gain recognition and experience working with a local government authority but also contribute to the economic development initiatives in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Durham - Public Relations

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Public Relations services to Business Durham. Business Durham is the economic development organisation for County Durham, working on behalf of Durham County Council to deliver the environment for business and economic growth. This contract has been divided into the following Lots: * Lot 1 Business Durham - Regional Public Relations * Lot 2 Business Durham - National Public Relations Potential suppliers may submit a tender for one Lot or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 01 June 2019. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31 May 2020. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 12 months from the actual end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bea27163-bd7f-4115-8a01-c6eacf09c0e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dbaa8d-486e-4719-83e8-4a713868acc8
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 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

GARDINER RICHARDSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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