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Creative Solution for the Leamside Line Visual Identity

NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 May 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by the North East Combined Authority, seeking a creative agency to develop the visual identity for the new Leamside Line, a significant infrastructure project in the North East. The title of the project is "Creative Solution for the Leamside Line Visual Identity," and it falls under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services. The procurement process reached its completion stage, with the contract awarded on 8th May 2026. The project was planned to be executed in Newcastle Upon Tyne, covering regional areas UKC14 and UKC2. The contract period was from 8th May to 31st July 2026, with a budget of £35,000 excluding VAT, and the final contract value reported as approximately £32,517.50. The procurement was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, within the light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for marketing and creative agencies, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awardee, KAROL MARKETING LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in marketing management consultancy and a track record in developing strong visual identities for large scale or transformative projects would find this opportunity highly suitable. Such projects can open doors for growth by demonstrating the ability to develop compelling branding solutions for high-profile infrastructure projects. This can further help in building reputations and networks within the public sector and potentially lead to securing further contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Solution for the Leamside Line Visual Identity

Notice Description

The North East CA is seeking to appoint a creative agency to design a strong creative solution to design and refine the visual identity of the new Leamside Line, a major infrastructure project which will be transformative for the future of North East. The commission will include, but not limited to, the design of a new name, identity/strapline. along with initial key assets. Contract period 13/4/2026 to 13/6/2026. Available budget PS35,000 excl. VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042656-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,517 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAROL MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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