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title: "Graphic Design Support"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-21"
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# Graphic Design Support

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1239743c-c549-4234-9f85-6662f4d915dc

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council recently completed a procurement process for "Graphic Design Support," intended to assist with establishing a new city brand. This tender, categorised under advertising and marketing services, was conducted through a restricted procedure. The tender period ended on 6th May 2021, and the contract was awarded to Creo Communications Ltd on 13th May 2021, with a contract value of £84,000. The contract period spans from 17th May 2021 to 16th May 2022, and the services are to be delivered in Sunderland, England.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in graphic design and marketing services to expand their business offerings. Given the focus on developing a city brand, businesses with expertise in creative design, branding strategies, and promotional campaigns would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The experience gained from participating in such contracts can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Graphic Design Support for the new City Brand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743f9957-9ae7-4e4c-8a6e-a466e004d3bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 16 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREO COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743f9957-9ae7-4e4c-8a6e-a466e004d3bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743f9957-9ae7-4e4c-8a6e-a466e004d3bc
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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