---
title: "Provision of communications and Marketing support to Tyne Derwent Way programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05191f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Provision of communications and Marketing support to Tyne Derwent Way programme

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05191f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of communications and Marketing support to the Tyne Derwent Way programme" was conducted by Gateshead Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in Gateshead, UK. This contract falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement, categorized as a completed and direct procurement method 'Below threshold - without competition', was awarded to Paul Brook, with the contract initiation taking place on 1st April 2025, and ending on 31st March 2026. The award was made active on 20th March 2025 with a total contract value of £60,000, out of which £50,000 constitutes the net amount paid.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in communications and marketing within the public sector. Companies experienced in service delivery without needing competition would find such tenders opportune, especially if they focus on project management and strategic marketing initiatives. The project is centred within the UKC22 region, providing a concentrated geographical area for companies wishing to expand their business footprint in North East England. This contract can leverage smaller enterprises' strategic strengths, allowing them to demonstrate capabilities on significant government projects.

## Notice

To manage communications and marketing of the Tyne Derwent Way programme for a period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023359-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAUL BROOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023359-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023359-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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