---
title: "002146 - Place Brand Activation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f898"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-13"
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# 002146 - Place Brand Activation

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f898

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "002146 - Place Brand Activation". This initiative falls within the advertising and marketing services category and aims to support the new place brand for Visit County Durham through media purchasing. The project is located in Durham, United Kingdom, within the UKC region. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract, awarded without competition, was signed on 1st April 2025, with activities set to conclude by 30th September 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advertising and marketing services. The procurement, tailored for organisations capable of media purchasing, can provide substantial business opportunities with a focus on brand activation. Companies like Steve Davidson Advertising, the awarded supplier located in Ryton, UKC22, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to engage with sub-central government entities such as Durham County Council, further supporting regional promotional activities.

## Notice

Media purchase, national title - Media activity in support of new place brand on behalf of Visit County Durham. They use a media buyer to get best rates and therefore there aren't multiple suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020980-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | STEVE DAVIDSON ADVERTISING - COMPANIES HOUSE 06546608; STEVE DAVISON (SD) ADVERTISING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020980-2025
- 25 Mar 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011190-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020980-2025
  13th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011190-2025
  25th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durhamcommercialservices.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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