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DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 12:22

Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is undertaking a procurement process for the evaluation of its Festivals & Events within the Culture, Sport & Tourism sector. The contract, titled "DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation," falls under the Business services category, covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV 79000000). Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the contract involves measuring the impact of various cultural festivals and events delivered both in-house and by external partners. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with MEL Research Limited being awarded the contract, which starts on 13 January 2025 and ends on 12 January 2027, with an option to extend for another 24 months. The total contract value is GBP 225,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting, marketing, and other business services. SMEs are particularly suitable to compete for these types of contracts, given the specified suitability for such enterprises. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience working with public sector events and activities. The project’s scope, which includes evaluating diverse events and festivals, provides a dynamic platform for growth and innovation, making it an attractive proposition for firms in the consulting and advisory services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation

Notice Description

This contract is for Durham County Council (DCC) Festivals & Events Evaluation. DCC Culture, Sport & Tourism deliver a number of cultural festivals and events as part of their annual programme and need to continue to measure the impact of these. The range of events and festivals varies in terms of size, content and objectives. Some are commissioned out to external partners whilst some are delivered in house by our Festivals, Events & Cultural Engagement Team. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 13 January 2025. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 12 January 2027. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a92073-28c5-42e2-84fe-17f1dd13eac0
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,345 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2029 4-5 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

MEL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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