Tender

PR & Marketing Services for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership & Growth Hub

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2018 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Shropshire Council is seeking providers for "PR & Marketing Services for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership & Growth Hub." This procurement falls under the public relations services category and will focus on promoting activities across three Growth Hub locations in Herefordshire, Shrewsbury, and Telford & Wrekin. The open tender process is currently active, with proposals due by 8th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2018 and will run until 31st March 2021, with a possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in public relations and marketing services. Businesses that can effectively manage promotional activities across multiple locations and demonstrate a strong understanding of local enterprise strategies will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on the growth hubs indicates a desire for innovative marketing approaches, which could cater to those agencies looking to expand their impact in the public sector.

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Notice Title

PR & Marketing Services for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership & Growth Hub

Notice Description

The successful contractor will develop and deliver the following PR and marketing services for both the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), including the Hereford Enterprise Zone (HEZ) and the Marches Growth Hub (MGH), including supporting the promotion of activities at the three Growth Hub sites in Herefordshire, Shrewsbury and Telford & Wrekin. The initial duration of the contract is July 2018 - April 2020. There will then be an option to extend to March 2021, subject to successful performance review and further funding being confirmed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-971c468d-3ab7-423b-a825-a551a11efb42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ea2292-2891-4faf-ad46-e44368adaecf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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