Tender

Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

21 Sep 2018 at 17:27

TenderAmendment

21 Sep 2018 at 17:27

TenderAmendment

21 Sep 2018 at 17:27

TenderAmendment

21 Sep 2018 at 17:27

Tender

21 Sep 2018 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Further Education Colleges are seeking to engage a strategic and creative full-service marketing agency for their project titled 'Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services'. This tender, classified under marketing services, is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and has an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 5th October 2018, with the contract expected to begin on 5th November 2018 and run for six months, concluding on 3rd May 2019. The maximum budget for this project is £78,300, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for marketing firms looking to expand their client base, particularly those specialising in direct marketing, consultancy services, and advertising. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project aims to enhance the profile of West Midlands Further Education Colleges and improve the student journey from awareness to enrolment. Businesses with expertise in innovative marketing strategies and education sector experience would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to seek a short term strategic and creative full service agency partner (or alliance of agencies) to work alongside the Flexible Learning fund Project Management team to drive the key twin marketing Flexible Learning objectives of profile and recruitment. The maximum budget for this 6 month requirement is PS78,300 inclusive of VAT. The successful Organisation will be required to support and add value across the marketing communications mix to raise the profile of West Midlands Further Education Colleges and enhance the student journey - driving initial awareness and interest through to application, conversion and enrollment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2018 - 3 May 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLAND
Postcode
B91 1BS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Olton
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505-2018-09-21T18:27:47+01:00",
    "date": "2018-09-21T18:27:47+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "FLEX_0918",
        "title": "Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services",
        "description": "The purpose of this tender is to seek a short term strategic and creative full service agency partner (or alliance of agencies) to work alongside the Flexible Learning fund Project Management team to drive the key twin marketing Flexible Learning objectives of profile and recruitment. The maximum budget for this 6 month requirement is PS78,300 inclusive of VAT. The successful Organisation will be required to support and add value across the marketing communications mix to raise the profile of West Midlands Further Education Colleges and enhance the student journey - driving initial awareness and interest through to application, conversion and enrollment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2018-09-21T18:27:10+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79342000",
            "description": "Marketing services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79342100",
                "description": "Direct marketing services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79413000",
                "description": "Marketing management consultancy services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79000000",
                "description": "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79340000",
                "description": "Advertising and marketing services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B91 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B91 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B91 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B91 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B91 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2018-10-05T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2018-11-05T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2019-05-03T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7",
                "datePublished": "2018-09-21T18:27:47+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2018-09-21T18:27:47+01:00"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-17278",
            "name": "Further Education Colleges",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Further Education Colleges"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Blossomfield Road, Solihull",
                "locality": "West Midland",
                "postalCode": "B91 1BS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Anna Manns",
                "email": "anna.manns@solihull.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1216787228"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-17278",
        "name": "Further Education Colleges"
    }
}