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title: "PB2021-00384 DARLINGTON RAIL HERITAGE QUARTER BRANDING STRATEGY"
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# PB2021-00384 DARLINGTON RAIL HERITAGE QUARTER BRANDING STRATEGY

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5130b3b6-1e41-40bf-be3c-eb4dfd79621a

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "PB2021-00384 Darlington Rail Heritage Quarter Branding Strategy," a project aimed at creating a major new visitor destination and museum at the North Road Station site, anticipated to open in 2024. This procurement is classified under market and economic research services and follows an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 2nd September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 18th September 2021 and will run until 14th January 2022. The total budget for this initiative is £60,000, and businesses should submit their proposals before the specified deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for agencies specializing in branding, marketing research, and consultancy, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate creative and strategic capabilities. The successful agency will collaborate closely with Darlington Borough Council to develop a brand strategy that aligns with the broader objectives of establishing a key cultural landmark, thus fostering potential long-term partnerships and visibility in the region.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) and partners are in the process of creating a major new visitor destination and museum around the existing North Road Station site (where Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum is currently situated), opening in 2024. DBC now wishes to secure the expertise of an agency to support the development of a brand strategy to achieve this vision. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1aacd6-e076-480a-b34b-648faac50818 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1aacd6-e076-480a-b34b-648faac50818
- 29 Jul 2021 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bbc1bf-f4d5-456b-8535-aabbf9d53600

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1aacd6-e076-480a-b34b-648faac50818
  29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bbc1bf-f4d5-456b-8535-aabbf9d53600
  29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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