Tender

Market Research and Website Audit

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for a "Market Research and Website Audit" aimed at enhancing its offerings for local businesses. The process is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on market research and auditing services. This open procurement, which runs until 29 July 2022 at 15:00, is conducted via the In-tend e-Tendering System. The contract period is set for eight weeks, commencing from 15 August 2022 until 10 October 2022, with an estimated budget of £10,000 for the delivery of the services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and digital services, particularly those experienced in conducting website audits. Companies capable of providing strategic insights and improving digital platforms will be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby fostering further growth within the local business environment. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the In-tend Supplier Portal to access tender documents and submit their quotations.

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Notice Title

Market Research and Website Audit

Notice Description

Market Research and Website Audit Sandwell Council's Regeneration and Business Growth Team is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier who can offer through market research in combination with a website audit to improve our offering to local businesses and develop www.thinksandwell.com in a way that meets their needs and indeed helps us to serve them more effectively. Term of Contract The Contract Period will be for an eight-week period, commencing 15 August 2022 to 10 October 2022 Value of Contract The maximum budget for the delivery of this application is in the region of PS10,000. This figure is intended to act as a guide to assist in the preparation of your quotation. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 29 July 2022 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2b57175-c142-4522-af69-ad5ccc05c9f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9916f7-1027-4bc7-99e5-71fca7de9c0d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2022 - 10 Oct 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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