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Sponsorship of Durham Cricket 2025-27

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a public authority classified as sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Sponsorship of Durham Cricket 2025-27." This contract, initiated as a tender, involves services under the advertising and marketing industry category. The procurement process reached the award stage on 10th September 2025 and involved sponsorship elements such as shirt branding and media day opportunities at Durham Cricket's ground. The contractual value amounts to £84,744 gross, covering the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as below threshold and the procurement was completed without exceeding thresholds.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advertising and marketing services, specifically those interested in sports sponsorship. Large enterprises that can provide extensive branding and marketing expertise are particularly well-suited to engage with such opportunities. The contract aligns businesses with Durham Cricket, offering high visibility through live TV coverage and various PR platforms, which can enhance business growth by expanding brand recognition and market reach.

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Notice Title

Sponsorship of Durham Cricket 2025-27

Notice Description

Sponsorship, including shirt sponsors (both long and short sleeve tops), media day opportunities, branding across the cricket ground (including live tv coverage), branding/marketing and PR (adverts, newsletters, web landing page, events, socials etc)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059790
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055398-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@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
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM CRICKET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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