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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: DigitalCity Communications Package"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: DigitalCity Communications Package

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23d28467-2a07-4f27-acb6-2be49a7c1ad7

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## Summary

The Teesside University has awarded a contract to Cool Blue Brand Communications Limited for the "DigitalCity Communications Package" procurement. The contract, worth £43,650 GBP, falls under the services category and aims to communicate the impact and value of DigitalCity through marketing services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on January 6, 2023, and the contract period running from January 9 to June 30, 2023 in Middlesbrough, North East, United Kingdom.

This public procurement opportunity for a marketing agency to provide a communications package offers potential for growth particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations operating in the marketing management consultancy and advertising sectors. Businesses well-suited to compete would need expertise in conveying the impact of projects like DigitalCity and leveraging marketing strategies to create a lasting legacy. Teesside University, as the contracting authority, is keen to work with businesses that can effectively showcase the value of DigitalCity to the community and broader stakeholders.

## Notice

DigitalCity is receiving PS1,927,804 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. DigitalCity wish to appoint a Marketing Agency to provide a communications package that will communicate the impact and value of DigitalCity over the years, providing a suitable legacy for the project. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6ed6d5-2939-472b-8ffc-fa91197a68b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,650 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOL BLUE BRAND COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6ed6d5-2939-472b-8ffc-fa91197a68b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6ed6d5-2939-472b-8ffc-fa91197a68b0
  9th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=748638080
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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