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SOL - A41 Driver Education Campaign - AWARD

SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)

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14 May 2025 at 11:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "SOL - A41 Driver Education Campaign." The contract, valued at £45,000, involves designing and delivering an 11-month educational campaign to enhance driver awareness about the safety needs and vulnerabilities of cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. The open procedure contract commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Located in the West Midlands, SMBC sought bids for this project from suitable candidates with the tender period closing on 21st February 2025. This initiative falls within several industry categories including advertising, education, road transport, and business services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and educational services, particularly those experienced in public safety and awareness campaigns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in campaign management, community engagement, and educational content creation stand to gain from participating in such contracts. The awarding of this contract to Brightsparks Agency Ltd. indicates a preference for innovative solutions from capable providers, offering a platform for growth in sectors focusing on education and public relations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - A41 Driver Education Campaign - AWARD

Notice Description

The Sustainable Travel Team within Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are looking to procure an external provider to design and deliver an 11-month educational campaign aimed at improving driver awareness and understanding of cyclist, motorcyclist, and pedestrian behaviours, focusing on their vulnerabilities and safety needs. The Contract will commence on 21st April 2025 for a period ending on 31 March 2026. Bidders will be expected to complete quotation documents. Documents can be downloaded through this portal and must be submitted by 12:00 midday on 21 February 2025. Requests for clarification must be submitted through the portal by Wednesday 29 January 2025; bidders are therefore encouraged to review the documents as early as possible. The estimated value is PS45,000 for the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ed46d7-debe-4590-8928-00736e3e2b7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
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
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTSPARKS AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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