--- title: "DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-22" --- # DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc477d2e-847d-4978-b4a6-4d601acdede4.json) ## Summary Durham County Council is undertaking a procurement process for the evaluation of its Festivals & Events within the Culture, Sport & Tourism sector. The contract, titled "DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation," falls under the Business services category, covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV 79000000). Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the contract involves measuring the impact of various cultural festivals and events delivered both in-house and by external partners. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with MEL Research Limited being awarded the contract, which starts on 13 January 2025 and ends on 12 January 2027, with an option to extend for another 24 months. The total contract value is GBP 225,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting, marketing, and other business services. SMEs are particularly suitable to compete for these types of contracts, given the specified suitability for such enterprises. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience working with public sector events and activities. The project’s scope, which includes evaluating diverse events and festivals, provides a dynamic platform for growth and innovation, making it an attractive proposition for firms in the consulting and advisory services sector. ## Notice This contract is for Durham County Council (DCC) Festivals & Events Evaluation. DCC Culture, Sport & Tourism deliver a number of cultural festivals and events as part of their annual programme and need to continue to measure the impact of these. The range of events and festivals varies in terms of size, content and objectives. Some are commissioned out to external partners whilst some are delivered in house by our Festivals, Events & Cultural Engagement Team. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 13 January 2025. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 12 January 2027. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a92073-28c5-42e2-84fe-17f1dd13eac0 | | 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 | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £245,345 | | 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 | MEL RESEARCH | ## 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 - 22 Jan 2025 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a92073-28c5-42e2-84fe-17f1dd13eac0 - 30 Oct 2024 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631d26b0-f37c-4af5-96c5-8b3380308f61 - 30 Oct 2024 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530f7e72-275d-4737-bec7-40b2e28cb20d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a92073-28c5-42e2-84fe-17f1dd13eac0 22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631d26b0-f37c-4af5-96c5-8b3380308f61 30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530f7e72-275d-4737-bec7-40b2e28cb20d 30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=356050c9-a996-ef11-8132-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via this Link ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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