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title: "Framework for the provision of media buying services for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Combined Authority"
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# Framework for the provision of media buying services for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Combined Authority

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd6df052-3f99-415b-8a08-96a633b56f33

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has recently awarded a contract for "Framework for the provision of media buying services" aimed at supporting key projects for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELEP) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA). The procurement process concluded with the award on 22nd February 2017 after a tender period that ended on 30th November 2016. The contract, valued at £80,000, falls under the public relations services industry and is set to commence on 1st April 2017, lasting until 31st March 2019. Services will be delivered in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the media and public relations sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in media buying services. Companies that can demonstrate strategic delivery capabilities and have experience working on similar projects may find this a valuable opportunity to expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the market.

## Notice

The North East Combine Authority (NECA) is the accountable body for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELEP) The North East LEP and NECA require a strategic and quality deliverer of media buying services to support a number of its key projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8be70a-c338-4eef-a150-ef322f80df0b |
| 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 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NARRATIVE INTERGRATED COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2017 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8be70a-c338-4eef-a150-ef322f80df0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8be70a-c338-4eef-a150-ef322f80df0b
  23rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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