Tender

Branding Strategy Consultation - Museum of Hartlepool - Tides of Change

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 15:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Branding Strategy Consultation - Museum of Hartlepool - Tides of Change," aimed at revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and the PS Wingfield Castle. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. It is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed. The procurement is at the tender stage, set to conclude on 24th November 2025 at 14:00 GMT, with a contract period planned from 1st January 2026 to 28th February 2027. The contract offers a total budget of £35,000, and the evaluation consists of 70% quality and 30% price criteria. The project is located in Hartlepool, within the UK's Tees Valley region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in brand consultancy and strategy development, particularly those experienced in working with public authorities and cultural institutions. The project seeks to enhance the Museum of Hartlepool's market presence and appeal to diverse target markets, including local residents, tourists, and educational groups. Companies with strong capabilities in market research and insights would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses able to deliver innovative branding strategies tailored to specific audience segments will find this project aligns well with their expertise, providing a pathway for growth through partnership with the Hartlepool Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Branding Strategy Consultation - Museum of Hartlepool - Tides of Change

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced brand consultant / agency as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project. The agency will, using primary and secondary market research and consultation, prepare a plan for the systematic development of the brand in line with the business objectives. Tenderers are required to provide a fee proposal for a brand strategy. The strategy should be developed with key target markets in mind. These will include: * Local Residents * Day Visitors from across Tees Valley * Tourists beyond an hour drive time * Educational Visits * Special Interest Groups

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070208-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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