Award

Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2024 at 12:30

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2024 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services. The procurement process has concluded with the selection of two suppliers per lot for services related to marketing, website build, logo, branding, social media, and digital marketing. The contract value amounts to £300,000 in GBP, and the contract period will run from May 13, 2024, to May 12, 2028. The tender was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold) with the tender period ending on March 21, 2024. The buying organisation is Staffordshire County Council, located in STAFFORD, West Midlands, United Kingdom, in the business and management consultancy industry category.

The Framework Agreement for business services by Staffordshire County Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in providing marketing services, website development, branding, logo design, social media, and digital marketing support. Businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The opportunity allows for the growth of businesses by enabling suppliers to work closely with businesses and business owners to enhance their digital presence and marketing strategies, ultimately aiding in business expansion and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services

Notice Description

The Council has awarded two suppliers per lot. The lots are: Lot 1 - Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding Lot 2 - Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-151f351a-e70b-4856-854e-86f74487fcac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440bcca8-7c28-456c-b496-ee21cefc3c02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2024 - 12 May 2028 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CASH COW MARKETING

CONCEPT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

DISTRIBUTE DIGITAL

ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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