Tender

WCC - Marketing and Recruitment Campaign for the Recruitment of Foster Carers

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Tender

16 Mar 2020 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is currently conducting a tender for a marketing and recruitment campaign aimed at attracting foster carers within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The opportunity is titled "WCC - Marketing and Recruitment Campaign for the Recruitment of Foster Carers" and falls under the advertising and marketing services category. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 16 April 2020. The total contract value is £200,000, and it will be awarded for a period starting from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022. Interested providers must register with the e-tendering system CSW-JETS to participate in this open procedure tendering process.

This procurement presents a substantial business opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focusing on marketing and recruitment services. Companies that specialise in advertising campaigns, marketing management consultancy, and other associated marketing services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in helping WCC achieve its target of recruiting 60 new foster carers over a two-year period, significantly contributing to the support of looked-after children in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Marketing and Recruitment Campaign for the Recruitment of Foster Carers

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) are seeking to commission a single provider to supply a marketing and recruitment of Warwickshire foster carers service. Warwickshire County Council Fostering Services aims to provide a plethora of placement choice to match the needs of our Children Looked After population. The provider will support WCC with its Recruitment and Marketing of Foster Carers to achieve 60 new carers over a two year period. The provider will manage the marketing and recruitment in line with WCC branding and communications policies. They will manage initial enquiries and complete initial visits to prospective carers and make recommendations to WCC Fostering Recruitment Team enabling social workers to carry out quality assessments. Please see Appendix 4 - specification for further details. During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwicksh ire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Electronic ordering and/or invoicing and/or payment may be used. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7106af8d-f0f0-446c-8e59-c344f6cad0fc
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 (above threshold)
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 1-2 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
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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