Award

Provision of partnership marketing rights for the sport of UK rugby league

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2024 at 09:10

Award

20 Dec 2023 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Trains Limited awarded a contract for the "Provision of partnership marketing rights for the sport of UK rugby league" to RL Commercial Limited. The procurement stage was an award, and the contract was signed on December 12, 2023. The industry category is marketing services, and the location includes York and Manchester in the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for marketing services in the sport of UK rugby league presents growth potential for businesses involved in marketing, branding, and promotional activities. Companies with expertise in sports marketing, partnership activations, and brand promotion would be well-suited to compete for this contract awarded by Northern Trains Limited. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on securing exclusive rights and intellectual property protection.

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Notice Title

Provision of partnership marketing rights for the sport of UK rugby league

Notice Description

Provision of partnership marketing rights for the sport of UK rugby league including branding

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of partnership marketing rights for the sport of UK Rugby Super League including promotion of the Northern Trains brand at games, on websites and social media.

Options: Option to extend for a further period of 12months after the first year.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator. Under Regulation 50.(1) (c) (iii) Utilities may use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator which involves the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights and no suitable alternative or substitute exists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0428de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003148-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Robin Horsman
Contact Email
robin.horsman@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7827937566

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RL COMMERCIAL

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