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GB-London: Provision of promotional services for the national graduate development programme

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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14 May 2019 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of promotional services for the national graduate development programme," aimed at marketing services within the UK. This tender focused on engaging agencies and organisations that can effectively promote a national graduate programme to university students and graduates, predominantly through online channels, while also considering print services. The tender, which utilised an open procurement method, was active until 13 May 2019, with contract services expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 January 2020.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and promotional services, particularly those with experience in higher education outreach. Agencies with capabilities in digital marketing, social media campaigns, and print advertising would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this a suitable arena to expand their service offerings and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Provision of promotional services for the national graduate development programme

Notice Description

As part of the LGA's managerial leadership offer, the LGA wishes to receive bids from agencies or organisations to provide the services necessary to promote the national graduate development programme, reaching current university students and graduates to encourage them to apply for the programme. The ngdp is looking primarily for online services, with a secondary interest in print services. Services will be required from the date ngdp applications open in September 2019 until applications close in January 2020. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34ffc417-3621-4524-a005-b0a13b02c5f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcd3e92f-65e2-424a-af12-9c4b358f6c14
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 1-6 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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GTI

HIGHFLIERS PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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