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title: "Business Durham - Public Relations"
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# Business Durham - Public Relations

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da9c7e1f-9d31-4aac-b86c-a0a1d2c79526

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Business Durham - Public Relations" was initiated by Durham County Council, focusing on providing support for Business Durham’s PR strategy. This contract falls under the business services industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 79000000. The contract period runs from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2023, with the award date recorded as 30th June 2021. The total value of the contract is £60,000, and it is noteworthy that the tender stage has been completed, with the selected supplier being Gardiner Richardson Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This tender presents fruitful opportunities for local and regional businesses, especially those within the public relations, marketing, and consulting sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the stipulated suitability criteria. The strategic focus on PR services will allow businesses with relevant expertise to showcase their capabilities, fostering growth in a competitive landscape.

## Notice

The primary objective of this contract is to support the delivery of Business Durham's PR strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6676b463-bac3-4f54-bbde-bf13830dec5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,480 |
| 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 | GARDINER RICHARDSON |

## 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

- 30 Jun 2021 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6676b463-bac3-4f54-bbde-bf13830dec5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6676b463-bac3-4f54-bbde-bf13830dec5e
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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