Scope
Reference
OPEN2026656
Description
We invite consultants to express their interest in supporting the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) to undertake Market and Stakeholder Research for the Regional Identity Framework - North East England. 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 £35,000.
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 March 2026 to 19 June 2026
- 3 months, 1 day
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
Tender Documents are available at www.open-uk.org
Tender Reference Number OPEN2026656
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