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BT1692 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support

LUTON COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2024 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Borough Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "BT1692 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support" to Let's Do Business Group. The contract, worth GBP 34,000, was awarded on 19th March 2024 and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. This initiative aims to provide support for businesses in creating and enhancing their online presence through social media marketing and website management services in the software and business services industry. The procurement process reached the award stage, and the contract period begins on 1st April 2024, with a tender deadline on 1st March 2024.

This opportunity to support businesses in Luton by boosting their online presence offers significant growth potential for companies in the services sector, particularly those specializing in IT services, business consulting, and software development. Businesses that can provide expertise in social media marketing, website development, and online engagement strategies are well-suited to compete for this contract. The proactive engagement with customers in the digital realm to drive business growth is crucial for participants seeking to expand their business horizons. The programme's focus on upskilling businesses and fostering online activity presents a promising opportunity for companies looking to enhance their online reach and digital marketing capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1692 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council require a programme of support for businesses that will help them engage with the local community and costumers generally online. Businesses should continually engage with their customers to drive footfall and spending in store as well as supporting online sales with many failing to have any online presence. The need to upskill businesses was evidenced recently by 65.6% of businesses in a recent UK wide survey, admitting that they require access to support and training to help them grow their business. There are around 6,400 independent businesses across Luton with only 12% having a social media presence and on average a mere 48 businesses active online each day. This programme will designed to support businesses getting online and then to help grow their business through effective use of their website and/or social media.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afea2d-663f-4ef5-bc7d-e8daa4987193
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET'S DO BUSINESS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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