Tender

The Growth Company Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Full Service Marketing Services

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company (GC) has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of full service marketing services, primarily to support the GM Business Growth Hub, with additional services provided to other parts of the GC Group. This tender, classified under CPV codes such as www site design services and advertising campaign services, is in the Tender stage with a submission deadline of 1st April 2025 at 17:00. The contract is located in the North West of the United Kingdom, notably around postcode M15JW in Manchester. The procurement process follows an open procedure and the contract period is from 15th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value estimated at £540,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the marketing sector, especially those with capabilities in campaign strategy, digital marketing, content development, and website development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies that can provide a full range of marketing services and work collaboratively with other agencies and partners will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project involves a combination of monthly retainer services and project-based work, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to establish a steady client relationship while also engaging in diverse, impactful marketing projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Growth Company Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Full Service Marketing Services

Notice Description

The Growth Company (GC) is seeking to appoint a Full Service Marketing services provider. The successful supplier will support GM Business Growth Hub as well as other parts of the GC Group Companies. This Contract is being commissioned by the Growth Company, however the primary day to day client of the contract will be GM Business Growth Hub (the Hub) and the Hub's key requirements have been identified within this tender document. There will be an ad hoc need for other parts of the GC group of companies to call off from the contract. The hub will primarily be supported through a monthly retainer model with the chosen supplier, however, additional project based pieces of work will be called off by other parts of the GC Group and by the Hub for work outside of the retainer provision. There will be a requirement to work with other agencies, suppliers and third-party partners, including contracted suppliers for copywriting, PR Services, website design, direct mail, electronic direct mail, videography/photography and print services. Key deliverables are: 1) Monthly Retainer Services. 2) Campaign Strategy and Planning. 3) Digital Marketing and Social Media. 4) Content Development and Design. 5) Website development. 6) Data and insight driven activity. 7) Reporting and Performance monitoring. To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 17:00pm on Tuesday 1st April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f254ab98-187c-4b41-ba01-f8be94c58b6c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79342300 - Customer services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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