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DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation

Durham County Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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MEL Research Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£245.3k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
13 Jan 2025
Award ID
002238-2025-DN749171-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 03000946
Location
Birmingham, UKG31, B2 5DP, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79000000 — Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
  • CPV79300000 — Market and economic research; polling and statistics
  • CPV79416000 — Public relations services

Lots

  • 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: DN749171Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN749171
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Bid Opening

Date
2 Dec 2024, 13:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
2 Dec 2024, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
2 Dec 2024, 12:00

Classification

Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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

Description
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.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Previous Relevant Experience
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Proposed Contract Manager and Delivery Team
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
Contract delivery plan, overview of personnel responsibilities and cost plan
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
12 Jan 2027, 23:59
Starts
13 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC14
Entry 2
Region
UKC14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Market and economic research; polling and statistics
Entry 2
Id
79416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public relations services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-36614
Name
Durham County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC14
Locality
DURHAM
Postal Code
DH1 5UL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Durham County Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Guy Aynsley
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-80543
Name
The High Court of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
EC4A 1NL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
The High Court of England and Wales

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-03000946
Name
MEL Research Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG31
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B2 5DP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Somerset House, 37 Temple Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
03000946
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
MEL Research Limited

Award information

Award 1
Id
002238-2025-DN749171-1
Title
DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03000946
Name
MEL Research Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
002238-2025-DN749171-1
Title
DCC Festivals & Events Evaluation
Status
active
Award ID
002238-2025-DN749171-1
Date Signed
13 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
245,345
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · DURHAM · UKC14 · DH1 5UL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC14

Notice and amendment history

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