Award

002146 - Place Brand Activation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2025 at 15:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Mar 2025 at 15:43

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "002146 - Place Brand Activation". This initiative falls within the advertising and marketing services category and aims to support the new place brand for Visit County Durham through media purchasing. The project is located in Durham, United Kingdom, within the UKC region. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract, awarded without competition, was signed on 1st April 2025, with activities set to conclude by 30th September 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advertising and marketing services. The procurement, tailored for organisations capable of media purchasing, can provide substantial business opportunities with a focus on brand activation. Companies like Steve Davidson Advertising, the awarded supplier located in Ryton, UKC22, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to engage with sub-central government entities such as Durham County Council, further supporting regional promotional activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002146 - Place Brand Activation

Notice Description

Media purchase, national title - Media activity in support of new place brand on behalf of Visit County Durham. They use a media buyer to get best rates and therefore there aren't multiple suppliers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020980-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.decisions@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

STEVE DAVIDSON ADVERTISING - COMPANIES HOUSE 06546608

STEVE DAVISON (SD) ADVERTISING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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