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title: "SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81988726-c85d-4686-9baa-98e03bac940b

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking providers for the "SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications" contract, targeting the business services industry, specifically in the realms of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This open procurement process, initiated through a request for quotations (RFQ), has a total value of £16,000 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 29 January 2021, with the contract expected to run from 15 February 2021 to 14 February 2022. The awarding decision was published on 4 March 2021, with the successful supplier being Narrative Integrated Communications.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for smaller enterprises, particularly SMEs, to engage in public sector work focused on enhancing PR and communication strategies. Businesses with expertise in marketing, branding, and communications are well-positioned to leverage this contract, especially those that can align with the objectives of the SeaScapes Partnership Scheme. The funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund further underscores the potential for impactful collaboration in this project, making it an attractive venture for capable service providers.

## Notice

This RFQ is for SeaScapes Partnership - PR & Communications. The primary objective of the contract is to deliver the PR & Communication associated with the SeaScapes Partnership Scheme during 2021, including developing key messaging for use by the partnership and refreshing its brand guidance. The Council has confirmed NLHF (National Lottery Heritage Fund) funding to enable delivery of this Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9eb3601-5f73-4498-9ea5-4ceba00c6988 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NARRATIVE INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9eb3601-5f73-4498-9ea5-4ceba00c6988
- 21 Dec 2020 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5325631-4cf2-4b40-ab21-aee7af6da0d9
- 21 Dec 2020 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d53acc0-081f-4267-8634-7da7e92dbe28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9eb3601-5f73-4498-9ea5-4ceba00c6988
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5325631-4cf2-4b40-ab21-aee7af6da0d9
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d53acc0-081f-4267-8634-7da7e92dbe28
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3b748e9a-6f43-eb11-8106-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Request for Quotation Documents can be viewed via this link

## Notice URLs

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

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