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title: "DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b274"
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# DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b274

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## Summary

Durham County Council (DCC) has completed the procurement process for the "DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation" contract, falling under the industry category of business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, which covers the evaluation of cultural festivals and events organised by DCC Culture, Sport & Tourism, commenced on 13 January 2025 and is scheduled to end on 12 January 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The project is located in the UKC14 region and was procured through an open procedure.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, polling, statistics, and public relations services. MEL Research Limited, the successful supplier, exemplifies the kind of firm well-suited to undertake such a comprehensive evaluation project. Firms with expertise in delivering strategic consulting and impact measurement for large-scale cultural events would find this procurement particularly advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and building a portfolio with a renowned public sector client. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, providing extensive opportunities for service providers to demonstrate value and innovate in enhancing public cultural engagements.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: Please download the Invitation to Tender Documents from www.nepo.org Contract reference number: DN749171

Renewal: 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002238-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £245,345 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC14 Durham |

## 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
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002238-2025
- 30 Oct 2024 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035131-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.nepo.org/

## Provenance

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