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title: "Contract with Newsquest to run various Campaigns over a 12 month period."
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract with Newsquest to run various Campaigns over a 12 month period.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbe40b79-92ce-4cce-bcd8-a6056bd79c72

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## Summary

Durham County Council initiated a direct procurement process for an advertising campaign service titled "Contract with Newsquest to run various Campaigns over a 12 month period." The contract, valued at £120,000, is classified under the CPV code 79341400, which pertains to advertising campaign services. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract period commencing on 12th August 2019 and concluding on 11th August 2020. The geographical delivery area includes the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 10th August 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those capable of executing extensive campaigns. Businesses that specialise in digital advertising, content creation, and strategic marketing initiatives would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities. Engaging with reputable suppliers like Local iQ (Newsquest), the awarded contractor, could enhance visibility and access to a broader audience, contributing to business growth within the often competitive landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

Campaigns include My Future is Durham, Celebrating Durham, Powered by People and any other campaigns and activity which would benefit from access to Newsquest's audience. Newsquest is the best option in terms of geographical coverage for the County (exception East) covering Northern Echo, The Advertiser series and The Darlington and Stockton Times newspapers, you can book space for these papers and their digital platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526ce865-0c9a-4c6f-bd1d-c13f6fedcaac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | LOCAL IQ (NEWSQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526ce865-0c9a-4c6f-bd1d-c13f6fedcaac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526ce865-0c9a-4c6f-bd1d-c13f6fedcaac
  4th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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