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Future Business Magnates video content creation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Durham County Council as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Future Business Magnates video content creation." The procurement is in the services category, specifically information film production, with a geographical focus on the region of Durham, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 1st September 2025 and a contract period lasting until 31st August 2028. The procurement followed a direct method, classified as below threshold, which was done without competition. The contract value is £27,000, exclusive of VAT, with a gross amount of £32,400.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in content creation, video production, scriptwriting, and related services. As the tender sought services for an annual programme, businesses equipped with expertise in producing engaging video content for events and online platforms would find this contract particularly suitable. Securing such a contract could enhance the supplier’s portfolio, providing a stable stream of work over a three-year period. The awarded supplier, NEWSMAKER PR AND VIDEO PRODUCTION LTD, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to leverage such an opportunity.

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Notice Title

Future Business Magnates video content creation

Notice Description

Video content is required each year to follow the success of the programme and is used as part of the online portal activities, launch event and awards ceremony. The services provided are script writing, production and research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067561-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92111250 - Information film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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

NEWSMAKER PR AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

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