Tender

17 168 Connecting Cheshire. Lead Generation.Business Development Masterclasses (ERDF Project code 03R16P00573

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is currently conducting a tender process for the project titled "17 168 Connecting Cheshire. Lead Generation. Business Development Masterclasses," aimed at promoting digital services across Cheshire and Warrington. This open procurement process is classified under the CPV code for market and economic research services. The tender is active, with a submission deadline set for 5th January 2018. The contract period will begin on 29th January 2019 and extend until 30th September 2020, targeting businesses in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs specialised in marketing, lead generation, and business development consultancy, given its emphasis on enhancing digital technology access and usage for local businesses. The initiative supports the European Regional Development Fund's objectives and aims to engage around 2,500 companies, creating avenues for firms to contribute to and benefit from the project's success. By participating, suitable businesses can position themselves as key players in the future of digital infrastructure within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

17 168 Connecting Cheshire. Lead Generation.Business Development Masterclasses (ERDF Project code 03R16P00573

Notice Description

Lot 1. Cheshire East Council is seeking to commission a Marketing and Lead Generation services to promote and encourage take-up of the Connecting Cheshire Digital 2020: Digital Support Programme. The aim of this work is to provide, over the contract period, a robust promotion of the benefits of the Digital 2020 programme to up to two thousand five hundred (2,500) companies across Cheshire and Warrington and generate business leads that will enable take-up of the service by as many companies as possible. The provider will deliver marketing and lead generation programme that is consistent and compliant with the Connecting Cheshire Programme and as appropriate reference the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Hub. In addition the provider may or may not be commissioned to provide marketing and lead generation support to other aspects of the Digital 2020 Programme. Lot 2. Cheshire East Borough Council, in collaboration with the Connecting Cheshire Partnership, seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and organisation to deliver a series of business development masterclasses and provide bespoke consultancy service to assist eligible SME's on the Connecting Cheshire: Digital 2020 project which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 under Priority Axis 2: Enhancing Access to, and Use and Quality of, Information and Communications Technology. The project's primary focus is businesses and communities. Digital 2020 will enhance access to ICTs for SMEs in the Cheshire & Warrington LEP area. It will improve the quality (speed and reach) of digital infrastructure and boost the use of digital technology by businesses. Digital 2020 will strengthen the competitive potential of SMEs, help develop new products and services, and ensure businesses exploit e-commerce opportunities to access new markets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daafc3a4-8634-4c9b-b29d-77cff6ab33e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48c41c4-8d1a-4b97-be1c-44fff28fc4f1
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.ashworth@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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