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title: "Creative Solution for the Leamside Line Visual Identity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0694fe"
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# Creative Solution for the Leamside Line Visual Identity

Buyer: NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0694fe

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by the North East Combined Authority, seeking a creative agency to develop the visual identity for the new Leamside Line, a significant infrastructure project in the North East. The title of the project is "Creative Solution for the Leamside Line Visual Identity," and it falls under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services. The procurement process reached its completion stage, with the contract awarded on 8th May 2026. The project was planned to be executed in Newcastle Upon Tyne, covering regional areas UKC14 and UKC2. The contract period was from 8th May to 31st July 2026, with a budget of £35,000 excluding VAT, and the final contract value reported as approximately £32,517.50. The procurement was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, within the light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for marketing and creative agencies, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awardee, KAROL MARKETING LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in marketing management consultancy and a track record in developing strong visual identities for large scale or transformative projects would find this opportunity highly suitable. Such projects can open doors for growth by demonstrating the ability to develop compelling branding solutions for high-profile infrastructure projects. This can further help in building reputations and networks within the public sector and potentially lead to securing further contracts.

## Notice

The North East CA is seeking to appoint a creative agency to design a strong creative solution to design and refine the visual identity of the new Leamside Line, a major infrastructure project which will be transformative for the future of North East. The commission will include, but not limited to, the design of a new name, identity/strapline. along with initial key assets. Contract period 13/4/2026 to 13/6/2026. Available budget PS35,000 excl. VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042656-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,517 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAROL MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042656-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042656-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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