Award

Marketing Services for the France (Channel) England Programme

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2017 at 08:39

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jun 2017 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is procuring marketing services for the INTERREG VA France (Channel) England Programme, with the objective of encouraging project applications in both France and the UK. This tender, titled "Marketing Services for the France (Channel) England Programme," falls under the advertising and marketing services industry. The contract has a total estimated value of £100,000 and will be operational from 16 August 2017 until 1 September 2018. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the deadline for submitting proposals having ended on 19 July 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in European Union-funded programmes. Businesses that can effectively promote and engage stakeholders across the East of England, South East, and South West regions of the UK would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful marketing efforts could lead to increased visibility and growth for firms capable of delivering high-quality promotional activities over the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing Services for the France (Channel) England Programme

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is the Managing Authority for the INTERREG VA France (Channel) England (FCE) programme. The FCE programme is an example of European Territorial Cooperation programme which aims to fund high quality economic development projects on either side of the English Channel. The council sought to buy marketing services to encourage project applications to the Programme in both France and the UK. Marketing will be undertaken for a year from September 2017 and work will be undertaken through the entire programme area. The procurement is related to a programme financed by European Union funds; the Interreg France (Channel) England programme funded through ERDF funds by the European Commission. A map of the programme area can be found at: https://interreg5a-fce.eu/en/programme/eligible-area/ Additional information: Norfolk County Council incorporated a voluntary standstill period at the point information on the proposed award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71bcd84b-bf0d-427e-9467-ea22ed133bb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f165fe-4372-4a33-84b3-bd06da3dc96b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,058 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2018 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIER MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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