Scope
Reference
OPEN2026655
Description
We invite consultants to express their interest in supporting the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) with developing a regional identify and a creative treatment framework. The consultancy work will need to be completed over a 10-week period, with the contract commencing in April 2026. The maximum total budget for this contract is £70,000.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 March 2026 to 12 June 2026
- 2 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342000 - Marketing services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
3 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders should be submitted at www.open-uk.org
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
80% Quality
20% Price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.open-uk.org
The Tender Document are available at www.open-uk.org
Reference Number OPEN2026655
Contracting authority
North East Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMR-6594-BRGH
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 5BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government