Tender

Marketing and Communications Framework

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Nov 2020 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking suppliers for a Marketing and Communications Framework, titled "Marketing and Communications Framework." This procurement is categorised under marketing services (CPV code: 79342000) and is based in Chelmsford, England. The contract has an estimated value of £1,700,000 and is currently in the tender stage. Bids must be submitted by 12:00 PM on 11 December 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 10 March 2021 and continue for a duration of four years, potentially extending for up to another two years. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure due to its value being above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and communications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework's structure allows for both direct awards and mini competitions, making it suitable for companies looking to establish long-term relationships with local authorities. Businesses that can offer expert and cost-effective marketing solutions will find this as a viable platform for growth and expanding their service offerings in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing and Communications Framework

Notice Description

Essex county council are looking for a set of suppliers to provide a range of expert and cost effective marketing and communications services. The authority proposes to establish a new framework for four years (2 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months). This framework will consist of six LOTs. A combination of direct awards and mini competitions will be used to decide which supplier is selected for an individual piece of work. The successful suppliers must ensure that the service is available to be commissioned when requests and needed from May 2020. In order to participate or register interest in advertised bid opportunities for Essex County Council you will need to register your organisation on the Proactis Supplier Network which can be reached on the link below; https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9c188-ee32-483c-b786-12186d833ea9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2021 - 9 Mar 2025 4-5 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
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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