Tender

Communications Services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2019 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Communications Services, aimed at enhancing the cultural education opportunities available for children and adults in Cambridgeshire. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 29 March 2019. The contract is valued at £60,000 and is classified under the industry category of Business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruiting, printing, and security. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2020, with the potential for extensions. Service delivery will primarily take place in the East of England, with a total time commitment of 108 days over the year.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, marketing, and public relations. Particularly well-suited candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in delivering comprehensive communications strategies, managing social media, and producing digital and print materials. The project involves developing communication plans, creating content, and enhancing digital presence, thus enabling businesses to showcase their capabilities while contributing to the cultural landscape of Cambridgeshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Services

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council invites quotations for the provision of Communications Services for Cambridgeshire Music. Cambridgeshire Music's vision is that all children, families and adults in Cambridgeshire take advantage of the rich cultural opportunities available in the county, and that the providers of those opportunities work together to drive quality and reach. Cambridgeshire Music's mission is to provide children, families and adults in Cambridgeshire with high quality performing arts education and therapy, through direct delivery, commissioning and strategic leadership. As lead organisation for the Cambridgeshire Music Hub, Cambridgeshire Music works with a wide range of organisations to create joined-up music education provision, respond to local need and deliver the National Plan for Music Education. Its direct delivery includes tuition on a wide range of instruments and opportunities for young people to play together in ensembles and bands at all levels. It loans instruments to individual learners and schools, and holds an extensive library of sheet music for reference and loan. It provides music and drama therapy in a variety of settings. Its special projects bring live music into schools and open up opportunities for young people to work with professional artists. Its many partners include schools, local authorities, higher education institutions, orchestras, arts and culture organisations and cultural education partnerships. Based in Huntingdon, with over fifty staff, Cambridgeshire Music is a trading service within the Learning Directorate of Cambridgeshire County Council. Time Commitment: 108 days/864 hours over 12 months (average 9 days per month), with option to extend into second and third years. Flexibility to adjust actual delivery according to business need in order to meet specification. Deliverables: * Communications themes annual plan * 300 social media posts * Six e-newsletters * Six press campaigns * Annual full website review and refresh * Six pieces of digital and/or physical print * 20 fully edited corporate images in range of file sizes Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal to formally register your interest in the opportunity and to access the documentation - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df8c91b-7f48-4dfa-81e9-90e1a5351b6b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 1NL
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon East
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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