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Invitation to Tender: Business Investment for Growth Productivity: Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services

CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD

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12 Jul 2020 at 20:19

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30 Oct 2019 at 13:37

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18 Oct 2019 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Development Company Ltd (CDC) is seeking to procure Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services for its Business Investment for Growth Productivity (BIG Productivity) programme. This open procurement process, classified under the CPV code for business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security), aims to support 175 businesses in Cornwall and create an equivalent number of jobs. The tender period closed on 4th November 2019, with the contract set to commence on 15th November 2019 and extend for two years until 15th November 2021. Interested consultants are invited to develop a marketing strategy to enhance the programme's outreach and effectiveness.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that have proven expertise in marketing planning and social media management. Businesses that can effectively engage with grant beneficiaries and contribute creatively to marketing campaigns will benefit significantly. With potential funding between £2,500 and £150,000 available for eligible businesses, this tender represents a strategic avenue for entities looking to expand their capabilities and market presence in Cornwall.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender: Business Investment for Growth Productivity: Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Cornwall Development Company (CDC) (part of the Corserv Limited group of companies) is owned by Cornwall Council for which it provides arm's length economic development delivery services, is seeking to procure Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services for the Business Investment for Growth Productivity (BIG Productivity) programme. The principal objectives of BIG Productivity are to support 175 businesses based in Cornwall and create 175 jobs. The programme aims to invest in businesses with national and international growth opportunities by providing gap funding ranging from PS2,500 to a maximum of PS150,000. For businesses that are eligible and are approved, a maximum contribution of 45% of the business applicants' proposal costs can be provided. The programme will also provide an advisory service to 30 eligible businesses to increase their productivity and reach new markets. CDC wishes to appoint a consultant for 1 day a week starting 15th November 2019 (start date will be subject to CDC receiving a grant funding agreement from MHCLG) for a 2 year period. CDC is, therefore, seeking candidates who have specialised and proven expertise in the following: * Programme marketing planning and implementation. - BIG Productivity is seeking an experienced contractor to develop a marketing strategy for the programme based on best practice. The applicant is expected to work closely with the BIG Productivity team members to build relationships with fund beneficiaries and identify opportunities for content, success stories, knowledge pieces and testimonials; * Management of social media channels and running social media advertising campaigns to promote grant schemes across Cornwall; * Production of copy for website, blogs, press releases, success stories, stakeholder materials and workshops; * Joint management and promotion with the BIG Productivity team of events such as workshops, business shows and speaking slots; * Report on social media results and insights via programme analysis tracking, benchmarking and appropriate metrics; * Suggest and implement with BIG Productivity's web designers how to optimise the web presence and experience for potential applicants; * Management of marketing email campaigns using cloud email marketing services including data management to ensure that any subscriber lists created are GDPR compliant; * Creation of presentations for events in conjunction with BIG Productivity team; * Briefing to any third parties for productivity blogs, design and print, events, video and PR. * The consultant should also be able to help in delivering other marketing and social media tasks required by the BIG Productivity team not detailed above but achievable in the timescales allocated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0844578c-31a3-4ad1-b73d-19dc1c47d24c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2ce00e-0d42-4c67-927b-56cd62999d99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,296 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDRUTH
Postcode
TR15 3QG
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Pool & Tehidy
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DCA PR

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