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DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 15:15

Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council (DCC) has completed the procurement process for the "DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation" contract, falling under the industry category of business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, which covers the evaluation of cultural festivals and events organised by DCC Culture, Sport & Tourism, commenced on 13 January 2025 and is scheduled to end on 12 January 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The project is located in the UKC14 region and was procured through an open procedure.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, polling, statistics, and public relations services. MEL Research Limited, the successful supplier, exemplifies the kind of firm well-suited to undertake such a comprehensive evaluation project. Firms with expertise in delivering strategic consulting and impact measurement for large-scale cultural events would find this procurement particularly advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and building a portfolio with a renowned public sector client. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, providing extensive opportunities for service providers to demonstrate value and innovate in enhancing public cultural engagements.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: Please download the Invitation to Tender Documents from www.nepo.org Contract reference number: DN749171

Renewal: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b274
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002238-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,345 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL RESEARCH

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