Award

Public Relations and Social Media Support for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NORTH EAST LEP) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA)

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Mar 2017 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Public Relations and Social Media Support for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NORTH EAST LEP) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA)" was initiated by Sunderland City Council. This procurement falls under the public relations services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2017, with the contract awarded on the same date for a total value of £160,000, covering a contract period from 7th March 2017 to 6th March 2019. The procurement method utilised was classified as 'Other'.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in public relations and digital marketing. Companies that can provide comprehensive media relations, social media engagement, and digital strategies would be particularly suited to compete for similar future contracts, potentially driving business growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Public Relations and Social Media Support for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NORTH EAST LEP) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA)

Notice Description

To deliver public and media relations, social media and digital strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f63bdcec-7709-4a3e-b43f-73bd946d8fcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1845a9-d385-49f0-8296-a82dcfe127b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2017 - 6 Mar 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARAH HALL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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