Tender

QU135 - Generation of Grant Applications for the Business Growth Programme

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2018 at 20:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "QU135 - Generation of Grant Applications for the Business Growth Programme." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on grant application generation and marketing campaign services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by 4pm on 25 July 2018. The contract will span from 13 August 2018 to 21 December 2018, aimed at encouraging growth among SMEs within Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in marketing, public relations, and grant application services, as they will play a crucial role in generating 200 grant applications to utilise a remaining £4 million in funding. By successfully competing for this tender, companies can contribute to a significant marketing initiative while expanding their client base within the Business Growth Programme, thereby fostering their growth potential in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU135 - Generation of Grant Applications for the Business Growth Programme

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to appoint suppliers for the provision of generation of grant applications for the Business Growth Programme (BGP). This contract will be for a duration of up to 5 months until 31/12/2018. We are looking to appoint an external pool of companies to generate 200 completed applications eligible for BGP funding and deliver a Marketing/PR campaign on behalf of BCC across the 3 LEP areas. The objective of the campaign is to fully allocate the PS4m remaining grant funding and develop a pipeline of SMEs for BGP 2. BGP is currently promoted on the BCC website (www.birmingham.gov.uk/bgp) and we have publicised the programme through events, marketing literature, adverts, banner campaigns, e-mailers, newsletters, partner websites, presentations, case studies and via social media. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by 4pm on 25 July 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f2b0ad-ec45-4ae2-ad9f-e3e20f1de273
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Aug 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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