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Tender for Marketing & Communications Support: Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme ERDF Ref: 03R15P00036

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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24 Mar 2017 at 16:09

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22 Feb 2017 at 12:15

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22 Dec 2016 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester is seeking tenders for the "Marketing & Communications Support" associated with the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme, which is backed by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF). This initiative is designed to enhance business growth within the North West of England, focusing on delivering essential services to helping local businesses develop. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having a budget of £40,000, and the contract period is set from 13th February 2017 to 30th September 2018. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by 10:00 am on 24th January 2017.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and communications sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver tailored support. Companies with a focus on marketing management consultancy services are encouraged to participate, as this contract provides a chance to engage with local businesses and contribute to regional economic development while expanding their own client base and service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Marketing & Communications Support: Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme ERDF Ref: 03R15P00036

Notice Description

University of Chester is seeking tenders for the provision of Marketing & Communications Support: Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme . The Programme will work with people to access the expertise and knowledge that currently exists across the region to help them develop their skills and grow their business. The ERDF funded Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme is a consortium of North West based partners set up to deliver business growth activities across priority sectors from 2016-2018. With a PS2.7m investment of European Regional Development Funding (ERDF), this innovative programme brings together key business support providers across Cheshire and Warrington to offer businesses access to a variety of services. The University of Chester is a delivery partner for the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme and has a set of individual outputs to be achieved by the end of December 2018. The programme will also utilise the specialist expertise and facilities available from other Higher and Further Education partners and Local Authority Growth Teams as well as several science and business parks within the sub-region. Additional information: Tenderers are requested to note that the project is in receipt of ERDF grant funding to support the delivery of the programme and is therefore working to a limited budget. As a guide the maximum budget allowed for this activity is up to PS40,000, including VAT, which must be inclusive of all expenses and travel. However, the actual contract awarded depends on contracted hours agreed between the appointed contractor and the University of Chester. Please note that contract values and timescales for contract start and end dates may be subject to change. Full details and award criteria are as stated within the tender documents. To apply and to participate in this tender opportunity, all applicants must register on the "In-Tend" e-tendering portal to access the tender documents. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, please ensure that your registration does include being registered to view opportunities for the University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Once registered, please download the procurement documents. These must be completed and returned together with any supporting documents via the In-Tend e-tendering portal by 10.00am, Tuesday 24th January 2017 - www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester. There is Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site. Alternatively, for technical questions, In-tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) - 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 / support@in-tend.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2f8ca50-d46e-44b1-842b-1a8836f53fc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6970bb2-b626-4818-a5b9-3fd3fee41da8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
24 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENYONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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