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SOUTH EAST CREATIVE, CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SECTOR (SECCADS) ERDF PROGRAMME - BUSINESS SUPPORT, WEBSITE AND MARKETING - SECCADS

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is currently seeking a provider or consortium to deliver key components of the South East Creative, Cultural and Digital Sector (SECCADS) ERDF Programme, specifically focusing on business support, website development, and marketing services. The tender, initiated under the open procurement method, has a submission deadline of 12 October 2018, and the contract period is scheduled from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2020. This opportunity is targeted at the IT services industry, particularly in the East of England, with a total available budget of £626,563.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and digital marketing. Companies that can demonstrate capacity in delivering tailored business support, digital platforms, and engaging promotional campaigns will be well-positioned to compete. The programme is designed to foster engagement and support for new and existing businesses in the Creative, Cultural and Digital sector, allowing successful bidders to contribute to the local economy and network with other stakeholders in the South East Local Enterprise Partnership region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOUTH EAST CREATIVE, CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SECTOR (SECCADS) ERDF PROGRAMME - BUSINESS SUPPORT, WEBSITE AND MARKETING - SECCADS

Notice Description

On behalf of the South East Creative Economy Network (SECEN), Thurrock Council is seeking a provider or consortium of providers (described as the Provider) to deliver key elements of the SOUTH EAST CREATIVE, CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SUPPORT (SECCADS) ERDF PROGRAMME. The SECCADS programme is a comprehensive business support programme tailored to meet the needs of the Creative, Cultural and Digital Sector. The programme includes a number of different strands including: o Engagement, initial diagnostics, on-going client management and signposting to support carried out by a network of local co-ordinators o Specialist advice services provided by the University of Essex and by a range of business support organisations in different localities across the South East LEP area o A business support grants programme o The services outlined in this specification. Namely: - o A SELEP wide business support offer tailored to meet the needs of the sector across the South East Local Enterprise Partnership; o Additional business support offer developed with the Local Co-ordinators to meet the needs of particular areas; o Development and maintenance of a SECCADS digital platform including an interactive web-based platform that promotes all aspects of the programme, enables individuals and organisations to apply for and access support including the grants programme and which links to the CRM system for the programme to collect and collate data; o A promotional campaign including social media and other means to showcase activities and promote the programme, to engage individuals and groups starting businesses and the existing business community to engage in and benefit from the programme and to gather and collate local intelligence to help shape the business support offer; Further details are given under the scope of the services section of this tender specification. The programme will run for the duration of the project until 30/09/2020 and the total budget available is ?626,563. Additional information: Bidders need to register on the Intend Website where they can find a link to the electronic tender documents. N.B. Thurrock Council is unable to accept hard copy submissions or submissions sent via email. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9caed7-8f4d-4532-83e3-1a694454fae3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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