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Provision of Communications Services for the Interreg Project MATMED

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

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Award

12 Jul 2019 at 14:10

Award Notice
Tender

22 May 2019 at 10:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The GC Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking a supplier to provide Communications Services for the Interreg Project MATMED. This tender, identified as T19052, falls under the category of public relations services and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 13th June 2019. The contract duration begins on 24th June 2019 and extends until 23rd December 2022, with a total contract value of £30,000, and a minimum value of £10,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and public relations, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Successful engagement in this project requires a proactive approach to connecting with target groups, including SMEs, larger companies, researchers, and investors. Potential suppliers should be prepared to develop effective strategies for participation and outreach, with the possibility of travel to partner regions for related activities. Thus, firms with experience in collaborative project management and a strong network within the life sciences and advanced materials sectors could find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Communications Services for the Interreg Project MATMED

Notice Description

The GC Business Growth Hub (GC BGH), on behalf of the MATMED project partners, wishes to appoint a service provider to take up the role of Communications Manager for the MATMED project Delivery will commence in June 2019 for six months (with the option to extend/increase volume should demand/budget dictate). With the supplier expected to make a start immediately on appointment. The project activities are delivered under seven work packages, with three general work packages, 1) Consortium Management, 2) Consortium communications (which the successful supplier will work on) and 3) Long-term effects of the project. The most essential part and the one most difficult to plan now is engaging with the target groups. MATMED seeks to connect SMEs, larger companies, researchers and investors. Engaging with them, making them participate is what will take up most of the time and effort in the project. It will be a collective effort but designing a good strategy, being very proactive and always finding new ways of raising interest is something that this project must do if we want it to succeed. The support activities initially have the Interreg North West Region Programme area as the geographical scope, but may include connections with European Centres outside the region, where Life Science and Advanced materials opportunities arise, i.e. events, or centres of expertise. Travel to the partner regions may be required and any costs associated with this should be built into tender responses and innovation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/64

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-904e9c43-d1e5-4ec1-bc2a-26a88a4c8df5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7db802-e80e-4684-b041-f828a16db52c
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

79416000 - Public relations services

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
12 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2019 - 23 Dec 2022 3-4 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
Nick Batty
Contact Email
nick.batty@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
0161 237 4044

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

WHITTLE HALL FINANCE

Further Information

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