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Marketing Proposal (Foster Carer Recruitment)

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2024 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a marketing proposal aimed at enhancing foster carer recruitment. The contract, worth £57,663.60, was awarded to Whitespace Agency. This project involves implementing targeted digital marketing strategies, including website optimisation, digital analytics, social media engagement, and rebranding. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30 November 2024 and will run until 30 November 2025, with the project being carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'Marketing services' industry category and utilised a competitive quotation procurement method below the threshold.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing services, particularly those with expertise in driving recruitment through digital channels. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts given the procurement's suitability criteria, which favour small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies capable of providing comprehensive marketing solutions such as digital marketing strategy, website development, and social media management would find this type of tender attractive and aligned with their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Marketing Proposal (Foster Carer Recruitment)

Notice Description

The Local Authority is deciding to commission an external Marketing Specialist to enhance the recruitment of foster carers through targeted digital marketing strategies, including website optimisation, digital analytics, social media engagement, and rebranding efforts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85e3197f-821f-40a2-bfa0-98db5ac768c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3171505b-b1e2-475d-89c0-be81f02951d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,663 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,663 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITESPACE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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