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title: "Tees Swale: A Film of the Farming Year"
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# Tees Swale: A Film of the Farming Year

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcfc9798-99a1-474c-8b5e-e4f5b5bbaaba

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has issued a tender for the project "Tees Swale: A Film of the Farming Year" in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The contract aims to commission a short film showcasing farming activities in Upper Teesdale throughout the year. The tender deadline is 30th June 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 17th July 2023 and end on 16th October 2024.

This tender by Durham County Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing filming services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in producing visual content related to farming and cultural activities are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for wider participation in the tender process, fostering competition and innovation in the industry.

## Notice

This RFQ is for Tees Swale: A film of the farming year The primary objective of the contract is to commission a short film to tell the story of the farming year in Upper Teesdale by following a farming family for a year. It will be visually stunning and showcase farming activity throughout the year and the landscape of Upper Teesdale. Activities will include feeding the sheep in winter, lambs in the fields, wildflowers in the hay meadows, the gather, sheep shearing, agricultural shows, and the mart. 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/f2970a81-58df-4784-8fb0-e02a3053c169 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 16 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 07:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2970a81-58df-4784-8fb0-e02a3053c169
- 5 Jun 2023 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781d78d2-b4c8-49da-99e9-edb639f26940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2970a81-58df-4784-8fb0-e02a3053c169
  6th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781d78d2-b4c8-49da-99e9-edb639f26940
  5th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30a0b5cf-ad03-ee11-8123-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Request for Quotation document can be viewed via this link

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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