Tender

I-Construct Communications, Marketing and Website Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Aug 2020 at 13:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Haven Gateway Partnership, with Essex County Council as the accountable body, has initiated the tender for the "I-Construct Communications, Marketing and Website Services" project. This procurement falls under the business services sector, specifically focusing on website design and marketing services. Located in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom, the tender is currently in the open stage, with responses due by 2nd September 2020. The total estimated contract value is £80,000, with funding partly provided by the European Regional Development Fund, aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises in their growth and innovation efforts.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, marketing, and web development, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in areas such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and sustainable construction methods. Companies that can effectively harness technological innovations and offer strategies for brand identity and community engagement will be well-positioned to compete. The I-Construct project aims to enhance business development for SMEs in Essex, Kent, and East Sussex, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the construction and services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

I-Construct Communications, Marketing and Website Services

Notice Description

Haven Gateway Partnership (HGP) requests tenders to support the development and roll out of the I-Construct project. The I-Construct project is an exciting new business support programme focused on Essex, Kent and East Sussex, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and led by the Haven Gateway Partnership. I-Construct stands for Innovation in Construction because we will work with thee sector and its supply chain to help SMEs and new businesses to grow by opening up opportunities to win work in new markets and to profit from innovation trends like the growing use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), off-site construction methods, the growth of renewable energy, smart buildings, new regulations around zero carbon, use of automation and robotics in building and maintenance. I-CONSTRUCT offers SMEs access to the I-Construct network and a free individual business support and financial grant programme totally focussed on their business development needs. A dedicated I-Construct Innovation Hub in Braintree, Essex is also being developed for companies to use for business development and networking and to try new technologies. The building has been designed to BREEAM excellent standards and will help companies understand how high environmental standards can be achieved and how off-site construction techniques can be incorporated into a building. Part One: Communications and Marketing The Haven Gateway Partnership would like to appoint a marketing and communications agency: - to create communications strategy and launch campaign, including a social media schedule and style guide - to create a brand identity and guidelines for the I-Construct encompassing the I-Construct Network and the Innovation Hub offer. This will include logo/s and associated imagery which will be applied across the project website, social media and all printed and digital materials formats. There will also an accompanying simple brand guidelines document which will include consideration of tone of voice and key project messages taken from the communications strategy work. - to develop an initial suite of materials and brand assets to support the launch, working with the I-Construct team on content editorial as well as visuals and design. Part Two: Website Development The creation of a new website for the I-Construct project, using the new brand identity and visual assets developed via the delivery of part one of the requirement above. The website is a key engine and virtual hub for the project and needs to be designed to drive membership acquisition and retention, support two-way engagement with members of the I-Construct network, member to member interactions and a sense of community and common purpose around innovation and business growth. Additional information: Essex County Council is the accountable body for the Haven Gateway Partnership and the I-Construct Project, so all contracts are awarded via Essex County Council systems and processes. ESIF/ERDF is the main funding body for the I-Construct project, providing 50% of the funding for the project. The 2014-20 European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) Growth Programme provides investment to projects that improve local innovation and growth, create jobs and promotes social inclusion. ESIF comprises three different funds including European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) which focusses on research and innovation; supporting and promoting small and medium enterprises; and the creation of a low carbon economy. Form of Response Companies are invited to return responses for both Part 1 and Part 2 of our requirements or either Part 1 or Part 2 separately. We will award the contract to one company or split the contract between two companies so that if a company tenders for both part one and part two they could be awarded a contract for both parts or just one.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751ead88-4eaf-46ac-8cd0-804c6c338b7c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3ZL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

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