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Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Copywriting Services

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

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Award

15 Aug 2019 at 14:29

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2019 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is inviting tenders for the delivery of Copywriting Services, with a total contract value of £30,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, as classified by the CPV scheme. The tender period closed on 24 June 2019, and the contract period commenced on 1 August 2019, running until 31 December 2021. The contract will be awarded through an open procurement method, designed to enhance accessibility for suppliers, particularly those in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in copywriting, marketing, and related services. By successfully engaging in this tender, businesses can not only establish a relationship with the Hub but also participate in a collaborative environment that may lead to further contracts with other agencies and partners associated with the Hub. The ability to deliver a wide range of tailored content, along with complementary services such as copyediting and proofreading, will position competing firms strongly in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Copywriting Services

Notice Description

The GC Business Growth Hub (the Hub) wishes to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the delivery of Copywriting services. Copy will need to be written that covers a wide range of business topics and marketing/campaign messaging, tailored to the specific channel where it will be placed. The type of copy required may include case studies, external communications, website copy, thought leadership content, campaign messaging and more, as set out in the tender documents. In addition to copywriting, the supplier needs to be able to provide copyediting and proof reading services, as required. There will be a requirement to work with other Hub agencies, suppliers and third party partners, including contracted suppliers for full service marketing, media and public relations, website design, direct mail, electronic direct mail, videography/photography and print services. This Contract is being commissioned by the Hub but the Growth Company (the Hubs's parent organisation) will on occasion need to utilise these copywriting services, where it benefits the aims of the Hub and the wider Group. Resource will be drawn upon as and when required and will assist the Hub in helping ambitious business people to realise their growth potential, by offering access to a range of practical services, from assessing growth options to unlocking finance or accessing experienced business mentors. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/65

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a5f86ab-5a89-4287-a0d2-ee108daacd83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122f6255-1e41-45d8-982e-0a8fc3c55f19
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 (below 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 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
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MC2 MANCHESTER

Further Information

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