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East Cambridgeshire District Council Design and Development of the Explore East Cambs Website and Delivery of Actions Identified in the Digital Marketing Strategy.

EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

06 Feb 2025 at 10:27

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has completed the procurement process for the design and development of the "Explore East Cambs" website and the delivery of actions identified in the digital marketing strategy. The contract, valued at £96,485, has been awarded to CREO Interactive Ltd. This project falls under the industry categories of software packages and information systems, IT services, as well as advertising and marketing services. The tender was conducted through an open procurement method, with key dates including the tender deadline on 9th August 2024, the contract start date on 2nd September 2024, and the contract end date on 31st March 2027. The project is aimed at enhancing the online presence of East Cambridgeshire’s tourism website and increasing visitor engagement and spending in the district.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital marketing, web development, and IT consultancy sectors. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, aligning with the project's preference. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain valuable experience in working with local councils, and potentially secure further projects from public sector clients. Engaging in this project can lead to increased visibility and credibility in the industry, fostering partnerships and driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Cambridgeshire District Council Design and Development of the Explore East Cambs Website and Delivery of Actions Identified in the Digital Marketing Strategy.

Notice Description

In 2023/24, East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) commissioned Go to Places to develop a digital marketing strategy, aimed at maximising the online visibility of the district's tourism existing website 'Explore East Cambs'. The digital marketing strategy builds on the Council's Tourism Strategy, which aims to: * To maximise visitor spend for the benefit of local businesses and communities. * To increase the footfall and spread of visitors across the district. We are seeking to appoint an experienced consultant to deliver a series of actions identified in the digital marketing strategy and to design and develop the Explore East Cambs website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-663128b1-a57b-4fc0-986c-b7ff72f4c74b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c2a813-5923-4777-98af-df269066b996
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
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
EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREO INTERACTIVE

Further Information

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