Tender

SME Social and Digital Support

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Nov 2021 at 09:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking to appoint an organisation through an open procedure tender titled "SME Social and Digital Support." This initiative, funded by the Welcome Back Fund (WBF), aims to enhance business resilience in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 7 December 2021. Successful applications will support independent businesses across the borough of Thurrock, located in the East of England, by providing digital marketing and online sales support. The contract period is set to commence on 21 December 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for marketing agencies, web developers, and businesses with expertise in social media marketing to engage with local independent retailers facing challenges due to the pandemic. With many businesses in Thurrock lacking an online presence—21% of identified retailers have no online sales platform—there is significant potential for growth for companies that can assist in building the digital capabilities of these local businesses. The successful contract applicant will enhance the visibility of these retailers, ultimately contributing to increased footfall and sales in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SME Social and Digital Support

Notice Description

Thurrock Council has been awarded funding from Government under the Welcome Back Fund (WBF) to deliver projects within key location around the borough, with a view to improving business resilience to COVID-19, strengthening the local economy, improving the aesthetic of our towns and instilling confidence in local people that it is safe to visit and shop here. To re-energise our centres we will be organising local high street events, community created local artwork, improved street furniture to make the areas more welcoming and we will be running a major advertising and social media campaign from November 2021- March 2022 encouraging 'Thurrock to shop local'. An important element of this work is to help support independent businesses who are operating in our local high streets, many of whom have struggled to manage during COVID. We are looking to appoint an organisation that has expertise in this area and can support the objectives outlined below. This programme is looking to increase footfall and sales by providing local independent businesses them with a funded website/social media support package. We anticipate that this will offer the development or enhancement of their current online presence, marketing and social media. The council have undertaken a high -level assessment of the independent retailers present on the selected Thurrock high streets. This work identifies the business, the nature of the product sold, and the level at which they are currently using online or social media. This suggests that around 90 businesses are currently trading, of which 21% currently have an online sales platform - 20% have no online presence and the balance have Facebook and/or website information. This research work is being supplemented by the development of a local database of all independent high street businesses and a needs analysis, which will be issued by Thurrock Council in a separate procurement. This database and needs analysis findings will support the successful contract applicant. (NOTE the businesses selected for support must meet the ERDF SME criteria). The Welcome Back Fund is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9cc9259-264a-46fb-bd67-c2f16613022e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bcf876-0856-4e01-8ce6-948effa9049f
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Corsan
Contact Email
acorsan@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44(0)7999 019177

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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