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RFQ for the Provision of Copywriting Support

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Oct 2020 at 08:46

Award Notice
Tender

09 Sep 2020 at 08:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "RFQ for the Provision of Copywriting Support" as part of their commitment to enhance skills support in the Liverpool City Region, specifically focusing on improving local apprenticeship provisions. This tender falls under the services sector, classified under CPV code 22000000 for "Printed matter and related products". The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 25th September 2020. The contract duration is set to commence on 5th October 2020 and will run until 31st March 2022. The estimated value of this project is £18,000, and deliverables will be required at addresses within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in copywriting and related creative services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in crafting clear and engaging content, along with proven capabilities in research and social media engagement, would find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Engaging in this contract could contribute to enhancing the reputation and visibility of such businesses while playing a pivotal role in supporting local apprenticeship initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ for the Provision of Copywriting Support

Notice Description

Halton Borough Councils on behalf of Liverpool City Region are seeking quotes from appropriately qualified and experienced suppliers to provide a Copywriting Support Service, as outlined further in the specification below. Specification 1. Introduction Enabling individuals and employers to have access to the right skills support is essential in order to maintain and improve further the competitiveness of the Liverpool City Region. Improving the relevance, qualification levels and quality of Apprenticeship provision locally is key to meeting the needs of employers and residents. Working on behalf of the Liverpool City Region and funded by the Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) and European Social Fund (ESF), Apprenticeship Support by Be More is committed to raising awareness to grow the number of Apprentices locally, ensuring that the range of provision is relevant to the needs of employers, learners and the local economy. On behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Halton Borough Council is pleased to offer the following contract, providing Copywriting and Creating of IAG Materials We are looking for an excellent Copywriter with skills in research, English language and using social media platforms, someone who is passionate about the quality of their work, highly creative, professional and able to explain information in a clear and concise manner. Further information and access to documentation can be found on The Chest E-Procurement Facility www.The-Chest.org.uk Additional information: Further Information and Access to the Documents can be found on The Chest E-Procurement Facility (www.The-Chest.org.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19eda8e5-d403-47c9-a629-515609d04c25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACER MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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