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20 123 Trusted source of communication (COVID)

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2020 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for a digital communications platform titled "20 123 Trusted source of communication (COVID)." This service is aimed at enhancing email marketing, campaigns, newsletters, alerts, and SMS functionalities. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract was awarded for a total value of £70,495. The contract period runs from 7 December 2020 to 6 December 2021, with the procurement stage having reached the award phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital communication services, particularly those that can offer enhanced targeting, personalisation, and automation features. Suppliers with experience in delivering services under public sector framework agreements, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to bid for similar contracts, leveraging their agility to meet the specific needs of local councils.

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Notice Title

20 123 Trusted source of communication (COVID)

Notice Description

The Council requires a Digital Communications Platform to provide email marketing, campaigns, newsletters, alerts and SMS message functionality. The solution offers personalisation, automation, targeted messaging, high deliverability, analytics, reports, customised templates and access to a network UK subscribers to help councils reach and engage with large audiences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1275b127-5170-4048-8a82-3c29b6c7da3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5acea8-80a9-407e-928c-b1b90cd88765
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,495 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,495 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2020 - 6 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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