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title: "Economy and Place (including MAKE it Sunderland) PR and Strategic Communications Support"
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# Economy and Place (including MAKE it Sunderland) PR and Strategic Communications Support

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cc96a6a-99c4-41c4-8527-852dd641b89e

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is seeking public relations and strategic communications support through the tender titled "Economy and Place (including MAKE it Sunderland) PR and Strategic Communications Support." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as public relations services (CPV: 79416000). The tender process has been completed, with the award made on 13th December 2016, following a tender period that ended on 7th December 2016. The contract, valued at £93,516, is set to commence on 14th December 2016 and will run until 13th December 2018, with activities taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This completed tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public relations sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in strategic communications can benefit from engaging with the Sunderland City Council, as they seek to enhance economic and community initiatives. The competitive field may include firms like Creo Communications Ltd and Holland PR & Marketing Ltd, but additional innovative firms that can provide similar services are encouraged to explore future opportunities in this domain.

## Notice

Public relations and strategic communications support for the Economy and Place (including MAKE it Sunderland).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7de322e-7a5c-491c-9e72-3ead4734dd15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2016 - 13 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,516 |
| 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 7DN |
| 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 | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CREO COMMUNICATIONS; HOLLAND PR & MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7de322e-7a5c-491c-9e72-3ead4734dd15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7de322e-7a5c-491c-9e72-3ead4734dd15
  23rd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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