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Request for quote (RFQ) for the provision of the Marketing & Communications Service for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) - AWARD

IN-TEND E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is an open procedure initiated by Newground CIC on behalf of Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) for the provision of Marketing & Communications Services. The tender, titled "Request for quote (RFQ) for the provision of the Marketing & Communications Service for Blackburn BID," falls under the services category with a classification of public relations services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 25th March 2024. The contract period is set to start on 21st April 2024, lasting until 30th December 2028. The buying organisation involved is In-Tend e-Tendering located in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

This public procurement contract for Marketing & Communications Services in Blackburn BID presents opportunities for businesses such as communications/marketing agencies or freelance professionals to engage in contract opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete for this tender. With a buyer like In-Tend e-Tendering overseeing the process, businesses can leverage their expertise in public relations services to enhance the marketing and communication strategies of Blackburn BID, both for ongoing services and ad-hoc projects. The contract award, valued at £35,000, was granted to Cunning Plan Marketing Ltd and HDW Digital Marketing Ltd T/A Cotton Digital.

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Notice Title

Request for quote (RFQ) for the provision of the Marketing & Communications Service for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) - AWARD

Notice Description

It is the intention of Newground CIC on behalf of Blackburn BID to enter into an agreement with a supplier (this may include but is not limited to a communications/marketing agency or freelance professional) to provide Blackburn BID's marketing and communications service, which is a key part of delivering Objective As an optional extra element, Newground CIC on behalf of Blackburn BID is looking to engage a supplier to design branding and artwork to support the delivery and promotion of Blackburn BID events, projects and services on an ad-hoc basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2878f5b-6928-4c29-b428-f6067c160a8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2024 - 30 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IN-TEND E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CUNNING PLAN MARKETING

HDW DIGITAL MARKETING LTD T/A COTTON DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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