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Provision of Blackpool Business Marketing Investment Research

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Jan 2018 at 11:03

Award Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2017 at 13:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council, which is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Blackpool Business Marketing Investment Research". This project falls under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services. Located in Blackpool, United Kingdom, the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The tender period has closed, with proposals due by 8 January 2018, and the awarded contract commenced on 22 January 2018, lasting until 31 March 2018. The total contract value is £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing consultancy, particularly those capable of conducting research and developing strategic marketing plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can especially benefit from this contract, as they may offer tailored solutions and innovative approaches that appeal to the council's objectives for improving Blackpool's investment appeal. Companies well-suited for this tender would include those with experience in market analysis, investment promotion, and strategic communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Blackpool Business Marketing Investment Research

Notice Description

When it comes to marketing and promotion of Blackpool as a business investment location there are a number of challenges arising. Blackpool Council is looking to invite bidders to submit a proposal which aims to meet the following objectives: a) To assess the overall business investment perceptions of Blackpool as a place to invest and actual and perceived barriers to investment b) To assess the current Blackpool investment offer (both in terms of product - opportunities, skills etc. and process) and what needs to be done to overcome actual and perceived barriers to investment c) To identify the priorities and make recommendations to feed into the subsequent development of a marketing strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a347ae59-e16a-4d53-9d1c-9945e809e22f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a562f760-267b-483e-98db-997b11a8fb64
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
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fraser Cavill
Contact Email
fraser.cavill@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478379

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICKLEDORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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