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Marketing for local bus network and new enhanced BSIP bus services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by West Northamptonshire Council under the title "Marketing for local bus network and new enhanced BSIP bus services". The contract falls under the industry category of Marketing services and is situated in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 18 February 2025 and set to conclude on 31 March 2025. The procurement method used was "Other - Waiver", and the total contract value is £40,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17 February 2025 and the start of the contract period on 18 February 2025.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses involved in marketing services, particularly those with experience in promoting transportation services. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not be the primary target for this contract due to its larger scale, businesses with a substantial capacity and relevant marketing expertise, such as Stagecoach Services Ltd, which was awarded the contract, would be well-positioned to compete. This project allows companies to showcase their abilities in supporting local government initiatives to enhance public transport services through effective marketing strategies.

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Notice Title

Marketing for local bus network and new enhanced BSIP bus services

Notice Description

Marketing for local bus network and our new enhanced BSIP bus services. Marketing will be using their (Stagecoach's) collateral on social media work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-522f0906-2a6d-4403-a378-df74acebfb48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7625cbb-953e-4069-bc19-266954648bc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Welsby
Contact Email
anna.welsby@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07872309461

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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