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Highlight Marketing Campaign

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Highlight Marketing Campaign," focusing on the health and wellbeing sector in Hartlepool, UK. This procurement was managed under a limited competition method as it was below the threshold, with the tender initiated for the renovation of the Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub, a significant £35 million investment set to replace the Mill House Leisure Centre. The awarded contract, valued at £36,000, runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th June 2026. The successful supplier, BIG WAVE MEDIA LIMITED, will collaborate with the Borough Council to create a high-energy marketing campaign aimed at increasing awareness and engagement with the new facility.

This tender presents an ideal growth opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with experience in launching leisure or wellbeing facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in creating dynamic and engaging marketing strategies would be well-suited to participate in similar future procurements. Companies in the UK marketing sector can leverage their expertise to partner with public authorities such as Hartlepool Borough Council, thereby extending their service offerings and increasing their market footprint. This collaboration highlights a notable case of public-private partnerships that benefit community development and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highlight Marketing Campaign

Notice Description

Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub is a landmark PS35 million investment in Hartlepool's future health and wellbeing. Located on the town's Waterfront, this state-of-the-art facility will replace the ageing Mill House Leisure Centre and redefine what it means to be active in Hartlepool. We are seeking a marketing agency with proven experience in launching leisure or wellbeing facilities. The agency will work closely with Active Hartlepool and Hartlepool Borough Council's Communications and Marketing Team to deliver a full-service campaign. We are looking for the campaign to raise awareness of the new facility throughout Hartlepool and the wider region. The campaign must be full of energy and aligned with our tone of voice and values.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073687-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG WAVE MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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