Award

VL - OTS Sponsored Podcast Promotion

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the contracting process for a sponsorship agreement titled "VL - OTS Sponsored Podcast Promotion," classified under the promotional services category (CPV code 79342200). The project is situated in the Leeds city region, specifically UKE42, and the procurement stage is now in the Award phase, finalised on 20th February 2025. Under a direct award procurement method due to technical reasons, Audio Always Limited has been selected to manage the public recording of the 'On the Sofa' podcast, hosted by three actors from 'Coronation Street'. The contractual value is £10,500, funded from UKSPF budgets.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in promotional services, marketing, and advertising, particularly those capable of producing engaging digital media content. The initiative is well-suited for businesses that have expertise in leveraging social media platforms to maximise audience engagement and have a proven track record in orchestrating public events. SMEs in the media and entertainment industry could significantly benefit from such collaborations, as this helps to enhance their visibility and stimulate growth by connecting with wider audiences and prestigious clients like Leeds City Council.

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Notice Title

VL - OTS Sponsored Podcast Promotion

Notice Description

Visit Leeds have arranged a sponsorship agreement with Audio Always Ltd. for a public recording of the 'On the Sofa' podcast. The podcast is hosted by three actors appearing in long-running serial 'Coronation Street'; two of whom were born, or grew up, in the Leeds city region. The company will publish a number of marketing posts, videos, etc. on their social media channels as part of the promotion. They will set aside a number of tickets to the show, (proceeds from sales will go to the production). Funding for the episode and event is PS10,500, from UKSPF budgets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Visit Leeds have arranged a sponsorship agreement with Audio Always Ltd. for a public recording of the 'On the Sofa' podcast. The podcast is hosted by three actors appearing in long-running serial 'Coronation Street'; two of whom were born, or grew up, in the Leeds city region. The company will publish a number of marketing posts, videos, etc. on their social media channels as part of the promotion. They will set aside a number of tickets to the show, (proceeds from sales will go to the production). Funding for the episode and event is PS10,500, from UKSPF budgets.

Procurement Information

Direct Award approved by Belinda Eldridge, following discussion with Councillor Pryor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006127-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Arif
Contact Email
cefundingbids@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01135350493

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIO ALWAYS

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