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Delivery of business engagement and product marketing

Broads Authority

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10 Aug 2018 at 09:12

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02 Jul 2018 at 10:24

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22 Jun 2018 at 11:04

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20 Jun 2018 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Delivery of business engagement and product marketing" was initiated by the Broads Authority and is part of the CANAPE project, which aims to restore peatland ecosystems and develop new peatland-related products in the East of England. The procurement is classified under market research and consultancy services, with an estimated contract value of £40,000 and a minimum value of £30,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure and the tender period concluded on 3 August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 7 September 2018 and run until 31 December 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) interested in engaging in business development around peatland products. Companies that specialise in market research, product development, or have expertise in sustainable agriculture and environmental management will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement in this project could facilitate business growth by enabling companies to align with ecological initiatives while promoting innovative products derived from peatland resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of business engagement and product marketing

Notice Description

This contract is part of CANAPE (Creating a New Approach to Peatland Ecosystems) is a European funded Interreg North Sea Region project which aims to deliver peatland restoration; develop new peatland products and bring economic benefits. The CANAPE website http://northsearegion.eu/canape/about/ provides further context. WP4 is about engaging with businesses to bring to market new products sourced from peatlands, based on sound economic benefits, as well as raising awareness of peatland ecosystems and benefits to wildlife to the local community. The business engagement part of WP4 is the focus of this tender. The appointed contractor will engage with businesses to build entrepreneurial interest around the development and bringing to market of new products. Some samples/prototypes for these new products will be created by the Broads Authority under WP4 from harvest reed and wetland plants. The types of new products are: briquettes for burning, compost, and potentially charcoal and biochar (subject to investment approval from the Broads Authority). The appointed contractor It will also i) conduct market research and identify similar products on the market and which companies make them and where they are sold, ii) investigate and develop marketing materials, iii) develop draft business plans for new businesses and iv) engage with business, consumers as well as the wider community about these products and peatlands in general. The appointed contractor will develop a route to market for the new products by engaging with businesses, financiers and opinion formers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2146ac7-c1e8-4f30-bdde-5769d32a891e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 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
Broads Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITIE COMMUNITY INTEREST CO

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