Tender

CP1417-17 Heart of the South West Growth Support Programme for Marketing to Eligible Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jul 2017 at 07:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon County Council is seeking proposals for a marketing campaign under tender CP1417-17, aimed at promoting a free business support diagnostic service for eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership area, which includes Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, and Somerset. This procurement process, classified under marketing services (CPV code 79342000), follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties can submit their bids by the deadline of 23rd August 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2017, with a duration until 31st December 2019, and has an estimated value of £75,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for marketing and advertising firms, particularly those that specialise in supporting SMEs and local businesses, to leverage their expertise in digital and print media, social media optimisation, and campaign analysis. Businesses that can effectively engage with target audiences through various channels, including newspapers, social media, and digital platforms, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the focus on eligible SMEs suggests that local firms with experience in delivering comprehensive marketing strategies may gain significant growth advantages by participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP1417-17 Heart of the South West Growth Support Programme for Marketing to Eligible Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Notice Description

DCC is looking to procure a marketing campaign to promote a free business support diagnostic service across the HotSW LEP area (which incorporates the Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset geographical areas). The campaign must direct eligible SMEs to the Growth Hub website which hosts the online registration form, as this is the only way they can access the support. The campaign must therefore complement the website and any existing marketing This contract may include but will not necessarily be limited to the following range of services: Printed press (mainstream newspapers; local regional newspapers; specialist journals; trade magazines etc.) Digital media (social media; search engine optimisation; employer branded websites; pay-per-click attraction campaigns; banners buttons etc.) Analysis and research methods (digital tagging, analytical reports, campaign briefs) Any other media channels (for example television and radio)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7beaf919-208d-4d74-9df0-419698fafde1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 2-3 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Baggett
Contact Email
procure@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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