---
title: "003328 - The Light Venue and First Exhibition Marketing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ba3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# 003328 - The Light Venue and First Exhibition Marketing

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ba3

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## Summary

Durham County Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Light Venue and First Exhibition Marketing." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in advertising and marketing within the United Kingdom's North East region (UKC14). The process, which initiated without competition below the threshold, involved direct award and has transitioned from the contract notice phase in March 2026 to signing on 16 March 2026. The contract period will extend from 1 April to 7 August 2026. Interested stakeholders, particularly those in the advertising sector, would have found significant interest in this tender for promoting Channel 4 streaming, ITV adverts, cinema advertising, digital screen advertising, and more.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing services industry, particularly those specialising in digital and public media campaigns. The contract, valued at £42,000 excluding VAT (£50,400 gross), was awarded to STEVE DAVIDSON ADVERTISING LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Companies with similar profiles or services can draw inspiration from the diverse advertising strategies employed in this contract, ensuring readiness to compete for similar opportunities as they arise. This procurement showcases opportunities for businesses adept in harnessing digital advertising platforms and creating impactful non-skippable video content, enhancing their competitive edge in governmental tenders.

## Notice

This contract will cover Channel 4 streaming and ITV X Pause adverts, Cinema Advertising with DCM and Pearl and Dean, CTV SVOD non skippable TV Adverts, Programmatic Display, Audio Ad Pro, Bus Rear Advertising, Rail digital screen advertising, Out of Home Digital Screen Advertising.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023788-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEVE DAVIDSON ADVERTISING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 07:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023788-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023788-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sdadvertising.co.uk/

## Provenance

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