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Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services - AWARD

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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26 Oct 2018 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Further Education Colleges seeking a marketing agency for the "Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services" to enhance student recruitment and profile over a six-month contract. The tender has been awarded to M3 Communications Ltd, with the contract period starting on 5th November 2018 and concluding on 3rd May 2019. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award notice was published on 26th October 2018. The contract is valued at up to £78,300 and targets the marketing services industry in the West Midlands, specifically in Solihull.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the marketing sector, particularly those specialising in strategic marketing, creative advertising, and consultancy services. Agencies that offer direct marketing services and have experience with educational institutions will find this contract especially relevant. As the contract promotes enhancing the student journey and driving recruitment, firms positioned to deliver impactful marketing campaigns will have a competitive advantage in this bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services - AWARD

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813f16ea-a4c4-4734-9ab1-2a47f6d9bdde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
26 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2018 - 3 May 2019 1-6 months
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
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M3 COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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