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title: "Public Relations and Social Media Support for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NORTH EAST LEP) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA)"
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# Public Relations and Social Media Support for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NORTH EAST LEP) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f63bdcec-7709-4a3e-b43f-73bd946d8fcb

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## Summary

The tender titled "Public Relations and Social Media Support for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NORTH EAST LEP) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA)" was initiated by Sunderland City Council. This procurement falls under the public relations services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2017, with the contract awarded on the same date for a total value of £160,000, covering a contract period from 7th March 2017 to 6th March 2019. The procurement method utilised was classified as 'Other'.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in public relations and digital marketing. Companies that can provide comprehensive media relations, social media engagement, and digital strategies would be particularly suited to compete for similar future contracts, potentially driving business growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

To deliver public and media relations, social media and digital strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1845a9-d385-49f0-8296-a82dcfe127b3 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2017 - 6 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | SARAH HALL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1845a9-d385-49f0-8296-a82dcfe127b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1845a9-d385-49f0-8296-a82dcfe127b3
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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